Its almost time to dive under the sea with ABCsThe Little Mermaid Live!
We are not doing that, Hamilton says.
That is the fundamental difference.
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And obviously were underwater and theyre above.
Being underwater is kind of difficult!
Were trying to bring something to life underwater and thats tough.
But its been marvelous.
And thats saying something considering how extensive his resume is!
Its a once-in-a-lifetime project.
Were very conscious of that as we build this.
Below, Hamilton breaks down everything you’re able to expect from ABCsThe Little Mermaid Live!
We will start the animated feature on a giant screen presented in a room.
The television audience is almost at a concert where the star is the movie on a screen.
At the end of the song, huge applause, and we transition back into full frame animated feature.
But thats absolutely, exactly the principle that we are following.
What were making is like that, but a more elaborate interpretation with our cast.
Were doing everything in our power to make the blend beautiful.
Its the big game.
If one person makes a mistake, it can have huge and profound impact on the entire production.
People do make mistakes but the great thing about these live teams is that everybodys got everybody elses back.
It fills my heart with joy.
Were definitely being ambitious with this one, trying things, and thats bold.
We really are setting our sights high, basically because were inspired by the original movie which was brilliant.
They tried new things and they took risks and we are honor bound to do the same.
Im hoping to delight people and to warm peoples hearts.
Its a new way to watchThe Little Mermaid it will never replace the original.
We are hopefully adding a slightly new take.
Its a celebration, ultimately.
I couldnt be more thrilled.
These were the people we went after.
They were all our absolute No.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 choices.
Each one of the artists cast so far have an affinity with the original character.
it’s possible for you to imagine each of those people playing the roles and youre excited by them.
Were not doing any shock-and-awe or radical surprises.
Aulii is just the perfect live Ariel.
How are you making sure to set your production apart fromthe upcoming live-action movie?Theyre completely different.
What they have is a completely blank sheet of paper.
The parameters that both productions have got are vastly different that both properties will be incredibly different.
Boy, am I excited to see what they come up with!
And pretty soon theyre going to see what weve done.
And then also the story takes place underwater.
How do you bring some of those characters to life?
Weve got some interesting, interesting solutions to that.
The Little Mermaid Live!airs Tuesday, Nov. 5. at 8 p.m. on ABC.
