The seaweed is always greener… in somebody else’s budget: ABC has postponed its planned “live action/animation hybrid television experience” of “The Little Mermaid” due to financial constraints, USA Today reports.
“The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live!” was scheduled to air on Oct. 3. Per the report, it is unlikely that the project will move forward, even though production had built sets and rehearsals were about to start.
Earlier this year, NBC postponed its Jennifer Lopez-led production of “Bye Bye Birdie Live!” — which was slated for December — because of its star’s complicated schedule. (Its live versions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “A Few Good Men” are still on track for the spring.) Meanwhile, Fox plans to follow up its “Grease: Live” success with a musical adaptation of “A Christmas Story” in December and a live performance of “Rent” in 2018.
TVLine has reached out to ABC for comment.