Miranda, who also stars in Marshall’s Mary Poppins sequel opposite Emily Blunt, will co-produce The Little Mermaid for Disney.
The studio has reportedly made Rob Marshall their top pick to helm The Little Mermaid, based on their 1989 animated adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale.
According to Deadline, Marshall is Disney’s number one choice to direct The Little Mermaid, one of many live-action remakes in the works at the studio.
Marshall, who previously directed Into the Woods and the forthcoming Mary Poppins Returns for the studio, is said to be taking the holidays to mull it over.