Who would you cast as Ursula for Disney's live action Little Mermaid?

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So it's become increasingly apparent that Disney will continue to make live action remakes of their animated films for better or worse (I was not a fan of the new Aladdin).

This is when I got to thinking who would play Ursula in live action. Obviously, Ursula the Sea Witch has had many iterations in the past with performers, some heavyset and some skinnier. A couple of names have popped up, such as Rebel Wilson. Rumor has it that Lady Gaga could take the role. Others have suggested Ginger Minj, a crossdresser since Ursula's design was based off the late crossdresser, Divine.

I also wonder how they would handle Vanessa, Ursula's counterpart when she's on land. Would they cast the same performer or use another performer. If so, would they look similar or different than Ursula's default form.

Just as long as they don't use a bad CGI effect, I'm fine with it.
 

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This is my choice

Tell me you can't see it. I look forward to seeing their rendition of "Poor, Unfortunate Souls"

Samtemdo8 said:
Considering what they have done to Jafar. I think there is a good chance Ursula is gonna look hot in her tentacle form...
I agree. It's why I made my choice the way I did.
 

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Betty White, no CGI, she is just literally Betty White. Maybe she's wearing a plushie black squid hat.
 

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CM156 said:
This is my choice

Tell me you can't see it. I look forward to seeing their rendition of "Poor, Unfortunate Souls"
See, that has me looking forward to the live action remake of Hercules.
 

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Liza Minelli comes to mind.

You know, cartoon Ursula was inspired by drag queen Harris Glenn "Divine" Milstead. Who's dead, of course, but it could be fun to cast a drag performer for the role.
 

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PsychedelicDiamond said:
Liza Minelli comes to mind.

You know, cartoon Ursula was inspired by drag queen Harris Glenn "Divine" Milstead. Who's dead, of course, but it could be fun to cast a drag performer for the role.
No word of a lie, my first instinct was Bette Middler
 

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If we could round up the lady who played Elvira in those late 80's movies and stuck her in a fat suit it would be great.
 

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Specter Von Baren said:
Samtemdo8 said:
Considering what they have done to Jafar. I think there is a good chance Ursula is gonna look hot in her tentacle form...
You implying Jafar wasn't a sexy beast in the animated movie?
I think they're referring to the live action version.
 

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Yvette Nicole Brown. I don't know why.
 

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PsychedelicDiamond said:
You know, cartoon Ursula was inspired by drag queen Harris Glenn "Divine" Milstead. Who's dead, of course, but it could be fun to cast a drag performer for the role.
John Travolta it is!
 

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Hades said:
Yvette Nicole Brown. I don't know why.
Damn it, you beat me to it! Though I can think of a few reasons why she'd be a great Ursula:
* Her singing voice is awesome. Sort of a must if you are to be in a Disney animated musical (her speaking vocal range is also quite impressive).
* She has the ability to appear entirely insincere in her gentility.
* She can also turn on a dime and go to full on rage mode, complete with legit crazy eyes.
* She can bring just the right amount of sass and attitude to the role.

I think I might have to start/find a petition for this.
 

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Baffle2 said:
Apparently Olivia Colman is great in everything.
Damn, that's a pretty great call.

I still have trouble seeing her as anything else than Soph from Peep Show, but she'd be great as Ursula.
 

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Lindsey Lohan, for a laugh.

Wait, wrong character from the Little Mermaid, that's Ariel. Oh fuck it, Lindsey Lohan anyway for a laugh.