Balancing Love and Contempt: Melissa McCarthy Talks Playing Ursula in The Little Mermaid
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Melissa McCarthy recently wowed audiences at the Sydney premiere of The Little Mermaid, where she spoke of the challenge of “balancing love and contempt” when playing the role of her beloved villain, Ursula. The actress, who has been a fan of the Disney classic since her days as a babysitter in New York in the 90s, was thrilled to bring her much-loved character to life.
McCarthy said that she wanted to portray Ursula in a way that showed people not to judge a book by its cover. “I’ve always loved her, I think she’s very funny,” she told reporters on the blue carpet. “I think she’s so dishy and she’s like a great broad and I want to have a drink with her.”
The actress was determined to nail the balance between love and contempt when playing Ursula. She said that she found herself with “great compassion” for the sea witch and “fell in love with her”. McCarthy believes that this new retelling of The Little Mermaid is important to show people not to judge someone based on their appearance.
McCarthy also spoke of her favorite thing about playing a character that isn’t necessarily likable, and making people fall in love with them anyway. She said that it’s often the quirks and ticks of people that make them lovable, and that it’s important to get to know someone before judging them.
The Little Mermaid is a classic Disney story about finding love and acceptance, and McCarthy’s portrayal of Ursula is sure to be a highlight of the movie. Her performance is sure to be a reminder to audiences to look beyond the surface and find the beauty in everyone. Stream the world's best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on 7Bravo to see McCarthy’s performance for yourself.
