One of the great classics of Disney as The little Mermaid has returned to the big screen in style. However, the film directed by Rob Marshall It has generated several controversies since its premiere. last May 26 in theaters. The first one was the inclusion of a black actress to play the role of Ariel. The followers harshly criticized the leaders of the fiction, since the original protagonist has white skin and red hair.
This time, the fact that has once again generated controversy around the film has been the participation of an adult film actorwhich characterizes one of the Tritons from The Little Mermaid with Javier Bardem. Is about Stefano Tomadinibetter known professionally as Dante Ferraria 24-year-old Italian who easily passed the production casting, since those responsible for the production were looking for “really sexy models” to give life to the fictional mermen.
Disney’s reaction
A controversy that has come to light as a result of the premiere of the film and that has set the audience on fire on social networks. Sources close to Disney have been able to see first-hand what has been the company’s reaction before this controversy. The US conglomerate acknowledges being “regretful” for giving prominence to an adult film performer, when the film is for all audiences, most of which are children.
“The casting heads decided to cast some really hot male models to play the mermen in the movie. They Had No Clue About Stefano’s Raunchy Videos, But It’s A Little Embarrassing For Disney”, collects Toronto Sun. Despite the controversy generated, the film has grossed more than 450 million dollars at the box office.
