The Little Mermaid Is Next Fairy Tale Remake

By Fiona | May 24, 2011 | Movie News (0) Comment

Yet another fairy tale remake. Only, this time, it’s The Little Mermaid turn.

According to the latest reports, Sony studio will be in charge for re-imagining of Hans Christen Andersen’s well known fairy tale. Only this time, we’re talking about Carolyn Turgeon’s novel titled Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale.

So, if you’re little mermaid’s fans, I’m sure you’re going to love this one, so check the rest of this report for more details.

Thanks to Variety, we also learned that Country Strong helmer Shana Feste will adapt the story, while Tobey Maguire and Jenno Topping will produce.

The whole thing will “center on a princess who, in order to save her ravaged kingdom, sets out on a dangerous journey to marry the prince of her rival kingdom, not knowing that a beautiful mermaid has fallen for the same man and has sacrificed everything to be with him.”

As usual, here’s a little description of the novel: “Turgeon refashions Hans Christian Andersen’ss beloved classic, The Little Mermaid, into something altogether darker and more foreboding. When two women from two decidedly different worlds fall for the same prince, what else can ensue but heartache and misery?

After rescuing a human from the sea, mermaid Princess Lenia falls hard for Prince Christopher, even agreeing to give up her beautiful voice and to endure the constant pain caused by her new legs in order to pursue him on dry land. Meanwhile, Princess Margrethe has also set her sights on the handsome prince in hopes of uniting their two warring kingdoms.

With Lenia’s life on the line and war looming on the horizon, the prince’s choice is bound to have catastrophic consequences. More robust than a fractured fairy tale, Turgeon’s brooding retelling gives voice to both women, fleshing out an essentially tragic tale of destiny and desire. Not exactly a cozy bedtime story, but guaranteed to keep you guessing who – if anyone – will live happily ever after.”

Any thoughts? Let us know, and stay tuned!