"The Little Mermaid" is the latest of beloved fairy tales to receive an adaptation for the big screen and Universal Pictures' take on the Hans Christian Andersen original will have Chloe Moretz in the lead.
The "If I Stay" actress had been the top choice for the role, even when Sofia Coppola was still attached to direct (she left the project early in the year because of creative differences with the studio), but Universal did not make it official that Moretz landed the part until a writer had also been formally announced for the final draft of the script.
Screenwriters Abi Morgan, Kelly Marcel and Caroline Thompson had worked on earlier versions but it will be Richard Curtis ("Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Love, Actually") who will be taking a final pass at the script.
Amelia Granger and Liza Chasin will be executive producers while Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan will produce. Chloe Yellin, creative executive, and Erik Baiers, executive VP of production for Universal will be overseeing the project for the studio.
"The Little Mermaid" follows the story of a young mermaid who fell in love with a man she saved from drowning. She had always wondered about the world of people but desired even more to become a part of it after she fell in love. This prompted her to make the ultimate bargain to have a shot at living on land and winning his heart.
There is no word yet on how Universal will be approaching the classic story, which has been adapted several times, including an animated musical released by Disney in 1989.
Moretz took to Twitter to share the news as well, saying that she has been waiting a long time to tell her fans about "The Little Mermaid."
Been waiting a long time to tell you guys !! #TheLittleMermaid going to be a beautiful experience! Can't wait to show everyone my Mermaid!
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) November 6, 2015
After her breakthrough performances in the "Kick-Ass" movies, Moretz went on to star in several roles, including "Carrie" and" If I Stay." She recently wrapped up work on "November Criminals" and "Neighbors 2" and will next be seen in "The 5th Wave."
Are you excited for Moretz's big splash as the Little Mermaid?
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