‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake in Talks with Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina

Last week, we reported that Melissa McCarthy was in early talks to play Ursula in Rob Marshall’s live-action adaptation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. THR now reports that negotiations are underway with Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina. Per THR: If deals make, Tremblay would give life to Flounder, Ariel’s best friend, who is a fish. Jason Marin voiced him in the 1989 original, and the character had singing duties in the Broadway adaptation.   Awkwafina would play Scuttle, the seagull friend of the red-headed princess. Buddy Hackett voiced the character in the animated movie. For those …