In addition, Menken helped to write some original songs for the upcoming live-action Beauty and the Beast (a film that, similar to the live-action Little Mermaid, will feature tunes from its animated counterpart too).
Deadline is reporting that the Hamilton Broadway musical’s creator/star Lin-Manuel Miranda is being brought on board to write the music for the live-action Little Mermaid, alongside Menken.
Of course, Disney’s Little Mermaid remake is not to be confused with the other Little Mermaid, currently in development at Universal.
The Little Mermaid will be co-produced by Miranda with Marc Platt, who also serves as producer for Mary Poppins Returns.