10 Intense Upcoming Movie Performances You're Not Ready For

8. Melissa McCarthy - The Little Mermaid

There was some controversy around the key casting in The Little Mermaid, because some people have no imagination and some others shouldn't be allowed opinions, but Halle Bailey's casting as the titular Ariel isn't the only news on that front.

While the deal for her to play the villain hasn't been completed yet, Melissa McCarthy was announced as in line to play Ursula the sea witch for the live action adaptation and it whipped up a storm. Singer Lizzo had campaigned for the role and drag artist Ginger Minj (the true perfect casting) were held up as better choices, but McCarthy is legitimately great).

She's more than just a prat-falling comedy actor when she's given the right roles and Ursula will demand a huge, caricature performance that could be transformative for her if it goes through.