Melissa McCarthy is seen for the FIRST TIME as Ursula in The Little Mermaid new trailer

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Melissa McCarthy was seen for the first time in character as Ursula in a new trailer for Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid on Tuesday.As Halle Bailey, who stars as Ariel in the highly-anticipated film, swam through the ocean singing Part of Your World, fans got a first glimpse of the villainous sea witch, who convinces the youngest of King Triton's seven daughters to give up her voice in exchange for human legs.In the final seconds of the preview, McCarthy can be heard cackling in the darkness as she gazes into the camera while covering most of her face with a slimy tentacle.

While only her eyes and forehead were visible in the footage, the 52-year-old actress rocked thin, super-arched eyebrows, purple face makeup, a dark eyeshadow and black liner.Additionally, Bailey can be seen leaning in for a kiss with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), after tickling a pufferfish.

The villain: Melissa McCarthy was seen for the first time in character as Ursula in a new trailer for Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid on Tuesday morning Beautiful vocals: As Halle Bailey, who stars as Ariel in the highly-anticipated film, swam through the ocean while singing Part of Your World, fans got a first glimpse of the villainous sea witch that swindles the titular protagonist for her voice Previously, the singer, who has been nominated for five Grammy Awards alongside her sister Chole, gushed about feeling 'immensely honored' to portray the Disney Princess.

In September, she admitted to feeling the 'pressure' to do the best possible job after taking on the iconic role. The performer, who has been a lifelong fan of the 1989 Disney original - based on Hans Christian Andersen's Danish fairytale,.