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Why Javier Bardem's King Triton Song Was Cut From The Little Mermaid Remake
BY
ZACHARY MOSER
AND
CAITLIN TYRRELL
UPDATED 16 HOURS AGO
Javier Bardem shared details about his cut song as King Triton in The Little Mermaid, hinting at how it would have changed the character's arc.
SUMMARY
King Triton's song, "Impossible Child," was cut from the final film but can be accessed as bonus content on Disney+.
The song could have provided further insight into the relationship between Ariel and her father, shedding light on King Triton's perspective and motivations.
Javier Bardem, who plays King Triton, revealed that the song would have slightly changed the character's ending and expressed his understanding of why it had to be removed.
Javier Bardem stars in 2023's The Little Mermaid as King Triton, and the character actually had his own song for the film before it was cut. The Little Mermaid is another in a long line of Disney live-action movie remakes of their classic animated films. It brings to life the same underwater story of Ariel (Halle Bailey), the titular mermaid who dreams of walking on land as a human. Bardem appears in the movie as Ariel's father King Triton, and he brings his award-winning gravity to the role while also showcasing a humorous side that his most notable characters rarely possess.
The Little Mermaid live-action remake soundtrack includes new songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original composer, Alan Menkin. Miranda also updated lyrics from the animated Little Mermaid film's songs, which were originally written by Howard Ashman, who passed away in 1991, though he still receives credit for his songs. However, King Triton's number is not in the final film. "Wild Uncharted Waters", "For the First Time", and "The Scuttlebutt" are three completely new songs that still match the tone and style of the original soundtrack, so it's not immediately clear why King Triton's song couldn't be a fourth addition.
Recently, Disney has cashed in on nostalgia and is making many live-action remakes of some of their animated classics. Letterboxd ranks the best here.
Javier Bardem's "Impossible Child" Song Would Have Changed King Triton's Little Mermaid Ending
"Impossible Child" could have helped to further illustrate the relationship between Ariel and her father, King Triton. In both the live-action and animated films, the father-daughter dynamics aren't completely explained. Of course, it's clear that King Triton does not want Ariel to communicate with land-dwelling people, but that seems to be more out of fear of humans than a specific concern for Ariel. The song could have shed light on the relationship between King Triton and Ariel from the father's perspective, and perhaps explain just why Ariel, out of King Triton's many daughters, has a sense of wanderlust and why it appears King Triton pays extra special attention to her.
During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for The Little Mermaid, Bardem discussed his cut song. He revealed that they wrote it and filmed the entire song before deciding to take it out. Bardem hinted at how it would have changed King Triton's ending to a degree and that while he enjoyed performing the song, he ultimately understood why it had to go,
"It's called 'Impossible Child.' It's an original song from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. We worked very hard on doing it. It was a beautiful process and a very scary one as we both know, but always accompanied by the amazing talent around you. It was shot. It is beautifully shot, but it's true that in terms of how the character ends the story if the song was included it would have changed a little bit what the end for the character is. It's gonna be released as an extra when the movie comes out."
How King Triton's Song Could Have Changed His Arc In The Little Mermaid
King Triton looking angry at Ariel in the live-action The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid adaptation includes a handful of new songs, but "Impossible Child" didn't make the cut, even though it seems like the perfect number for King Triton, given his inability to understand his youngest daughter. Throughout the animated Little Mermaid, their relationship is fraught with tension as Ariel defies her father to explore the surface world and falls for a human. Triton, motivated by grief and fear, pushes her further away, and straight into the arms of the manipulative Ursula.
The Little Mermaid remake has some major differences from the original animated classic. Here are the major changes in 2023 The Little Mermaid remake.
The question of how this song could have changed Triton's arc in The Little Mermaid remake is interesting to contemplate because, by the end, as is true for nearly all Disney movies, Triton and Ariel have moved past their differences and learned to understand one another better. A King Triton song could have shed new light on his perspective beyond that of an angry parent. Perhaps it would have made King Triton's ability to move past his concerns seem more unlikely, especially if it delved into how he has a particular concern for his headstrong and worrisome daughter.
Where To Watch & Listen To The Little Mermaid's "Impossible Child" Song
King Triton (Javier Bardem) looking angry in The Little Mermaid.
Fortunately, there are a few options for listening to "Impossible Child", so Bardem's work did not go to waste. Disney+ subscribers have access to The Little Mermaid bonus content which includes King Triton's song. Disney+ subscriptions begin at $7.99/month for basic and $13.99/month or $139.99/year for premium. "Impossible Child" is also available to listen to for those subscribed to Apple Music.
Why Javier Bardem's King Triton Song Was Cut From The Little Mermaid Remake
BY
ZACHARY MOSER
AND
CAITLIN TYRRELL
UPDATED 16 HOURS AGO
Javier Bardem shared details about his cut song as King Triton in The Little Mermaid, hinting at how it would have changed the character's arc.
SUMMARY
King Triton's song, "Impossible Child," was cut from the final film but can be accessed as bonus content on Disney+.
The song could have provided further insight into the relationship between Ariel and her father, shedding light on King Triton's perspective and motivations.
Javier Bardem, who plays King Triton, revealed that the song would have slightly changed the character's ending and expressed his understanding of why it had to be removed.
Javier Bardem stars in 2023's The Little Mermaid as King Triton, and the character actually had his own song for the film before it was cut. The Little Mermaid is another in a long line of Disney live-action movie remakes of their classic animated films. It brings to life the same underwater story of Ariel (Halle Bailey), the titular mermaid who dreams of walking on land as a human. Bardem appears in the movie as Ariel's father King Triton, and he brings his award-winning gravity to the role while also showcasing a humorous side that his most notable characters rarely possess.
The Little Mermaid live-action remake soundtrack includes new songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original composer, Alan Menkin. Miranda also updated lyrics from the animated Little Mermaid film's songs, which were originally written by Howard Ashman, who passed away in 1991, though he still receives credit for his songs. However, King Triton's number is not in the final film. "Wild Uncharted Waters", "For the First Time", and "The Scuttlebutt" are three completely new songs that still match the tone and style of the original soundtrack, so it's not immediately clear why King Triton's song couldn't be a fourth addition.
Recently, Disney has cashed in on nostalgia and is making many live-action remakes of some of their animated classics. Letterboxd ranks the best here.
Javier Bardem's "Impossible Child" Song Would Have Changed King Triton's Little Mermaid Ending
"Impossible Child" could have helped to further illustrate the relationship between Ariel and her father, King Triton. In both the live-action and animated films, the father-daughter dynamics aren't completely explained. Of course, it's clear that King Triton does not want Ariel to communicate with land-dwelling people, but that seems to be more out of fear of humans than a specific concern for Ariel. The song could have shed light on the relationship between King Triton and Ariel from the father's perspective, and perhaps explain just why Ariel, out of King Triton's many daughters, has a sense of wanderlust and why it appears King Triton pays extra special attention to her.
During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for The Little Mermaid, Bardem discussed his cut song. He revealed that they wrote it and filmed the entire song before deciding to take it out. Bardem hinted at how it would have changed King Triton's ending to a degree and that while he enjoyed performing the song, he ultimately understood why it had to go,
"It's called 'Impossible Child.' It's an original song from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. We worked very hard on doing it. It was a beautiful process and a very scary one as we both know, but always accompanied by the amazing talent around you. It was shot. It is beautifully shot, but it's true that in terms of how the character ends the story if the song was included it would have changed a little bit what the end for the character is. It's gonna be released as an extra when the movie comes out."
How King Triton's Song Could Have Changed His Arc In The Little Mermaid
King Triton looking angry at Ariel in the live-action The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid adaptation includes a handful of new songs, but "Impossible Child" didn't make the cut, even though it seems like the perfect number for King Triton, given his inability to understand his youngest daughter. Throughout the animated Little Mermaid, their relationship is fraught with tension as Ariel defies her father to explore the surface world and falls for a human. Triton, motivated by grief and fear, pushes her further away, and straight into the arms of the manipulative Ursula.
The Little Mermaid remake has some major differences from the original animated classic. Here are the major changes in 2023 The Little Mermaid remake.
The question of how this song could have changed Triton's arc in The Little Mermaid remake is interesting to contemplate because, by the end, as is true for nearly all Disney movies, Triton and Ariel have moved past their differences and learned to understand one another better. A King Triton song could have shed new light on his perspective beyond that of an angry parent. Perhaps it would have made King Triton's ability to move past his concerns seem more unlikely, especially if it delved into how he has a particular concern for his headstrong and worrisome daughter.
Where To Watch & Listen To The Little Mermaid's "Impossible Child" Song
King Triton (Javier Bardem) looking angry in The Little Mermaid.
Fortunately, there are a few options for listening to "Impossible Child", so Bardem's work did not go to waste. Disney+ subscribers have access to The Little Mermaid bonus content which includes King Triton's song. Disney+ subscriptions begin at $7.99/month for basic and $13.99/month or $139.99/year for premium. "Impossible Child" is also available to listen to for those subscribed to Apple Music.
