The studio has had a ton of success of late with musicals, including films animated films like Frozen and Moana, as well as the aforementioned Beauty and the Beast.
This choice seems spot on for the studio.
While Disney sometimes plays it too safe with these live-action adaptations, the studio always brings in great talent on both sides of the camera.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid from 1989 was beloved for its now iconic songs and having a director on board who has a handle on musicals should only help this film to shine.