35 Actors Who Would Be Magical in Disney's Live-Action Version of The Little Mermaid

It seems like Fierstein already has Menken's vote for the role. During an interview with the UK's Gay Times he admitted that he'd "kill" to have the Tony-winner play Ursula. It certainly wouldn't be his first time playing the opposite sex. He is well-known for playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Broadway and NBC's recent live production.