Why Javier Bardem’s King Triton Song Was Cut From The Little Mermaid Remake

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.