Daveed Diggs Opens Up About Overcoming Vocal Limitations For ‘The Little Mermaid

Daveed Diggs had to overcome his vocal limitations to play Sebastian in ‘The Little Mermaid’. Despite lacking traditional vocal training, the 41-year-old actor embraced the challenge and found a way to honor the beloved character while staying true to his own abilities.

Embracing Sebastian’s Voice

In an interview with Variety, Diggs shared that the final result of his portrayal of Sebastian is a combination of what people know and love about the character and what his own voice is capable of, both in singing and speaking. He worked closely with various coaches to find a performance that felt consistent with who Sebastian is.

Paying Homage and Uncertainty

Diggs also expressed his desire to pay homage to Samuel E. Wright’s iconic performance as Sebastian in the original animated film. However, he admitted uncertainty about whether his version would have the same impact on a modern audience, especially children.

New Music and Rap Battle

Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote a new track for the live-action adaptation called ‘The Scuttlebutt.’ The song features a rap battle between Scuttle, voiced by Awkwafina, and Sebastian. Diggs thoroughly enjoyed performing the song and praised Awkwafina’s rapping skills and her ability to bring the characters to life.

The article provides insights into Diggs’ journey in overcoming vocal limitations and his approach to portraying Sebastian in ‘The Little Mermaid.’

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