Melissa McCarthy May Play Ursula in ‘Little Mermaid' br Live-Action Remake Life's full of tough choices, and it appears br Megan McCarthy is close to a major decision. McCarthy is in discussions to play the villain in br Disney's live-action version of 'The Little Mermaid,' according to 'Variety.' Rob Marshall, from 'Mary Poppins Returns,' will direct the film. Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marc Platt br and John DeLuca are producing the movie. The film will include original songs from the 1989br animated classic along with some new music. Alan Menken will return alongside Miranda br to write the music for the remake. Menken wrote the original music, including br the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea,” br “Part of Your World” and “Kiss the Girl.” Disney's latest live-action remake of 'Aladdin' br has grossed $820 million worldwide. The live-action adaptation of 'The Lion King' br hits theaters on July 19.