Last month, actressLindsay Lohanmade headlines when she sent out a side-by-side Instgram photo that featured both the actress and the animated version of Ariel from the Disney classicThe Little Mermaid. The studio is currently developing a live-action version of this classic tale, with the actress throwing her hat in the ring to play Ariel, although it may be quite some time before this project reaches the casting phase. The actress also revealed on Instagram that she wantsBeauty and the BeastdirectorBill Condonto take the helm, and now the filmmaker has responded. First, though, take a look atLindsay Lohan’s full statement from Instagram last month.
“I will sing again, as #ariel #thelittlemermaid. @disney approve that. #billcondon directs it along with my sister @alianamusic singing the theme song for the soundtrack. Also @kgrahamsfb plays Ursula. Simply because, she is the best. Take one. @disneystudios.”
As of now, the project doesn’t have a director, withLin-Manuel MirandaandAlan Menkencoming aboard to write the music.Lin-Manuel Mirandais also said to be supervising the writing of the script, but it hasn’t been confirmed who is writing the script, or if the studio is even seeking a director at this point.Vulturecaught up withBill Condon, who was promotingBeauty and the Beast, who responded toLindsay Lohan’s pitch. Here’s what he had to say below.
“I know! It was sweet, it was very sweet of her. I hope she gets to make that movie. [Laughs.] I feel like I was so lucky in getting this crown jewel, but I’ll go see her inLittle Mermaid, absolutely.”
There is currently another live-action adaptation set at Universal Pictures, which originally hadChloe Moretzto star as Ariel, before the actress dropped out of that project. Up and coming directorRebecca Thomasis taking the helm, working from a script byRichard Curtis. Last week, the first trailer debuted for anotherlive-action Little Mermaid, which starsShirley MacLaine,Gina Gershon,William ForsytheandPoppy Drayton, from directorsChris BouchardandBlake J. Harris. That film is slated for release later this year, but an exact release date has not yet been given.
Bill Condondoesn’t have another directorial project lined up at this time, so it’s possible that he could come aboard and directThe Little Mermaid. Still, it isn’t known where this project is in development, and how far along the screenplay is at this time.Lindsay Lohan’s last movie wasThe Canyons, which she starred in alongside adult entertainment starJames Deen,Noland Gerard Funk,Amanda Brooks,Tenille RepinskiandGus Van Sant. She has also recently guest-starred onEastbound and Downand2 Broke Girls, and she will next be seen inThe Shadows Within. Hopefully we’ll hear more onDisney’s the Little Mermaidsoon.
