WEDNESDAY CELEBS

Q: I’ve seen previews for a new, live-action “The Little Mermaid.” Is there anything you can tell me about it? It looks really good!

— Jeanette F. in Florida

A: You can catch the fantasy drama — which stars William Moseley, Poppy Drayton, Shirley MacLaine and Gina Gershon — in theaters now. I spoke with Drayton, who plays Elizabeth, the mermaid, and she told me all about it: “It follows the story of a young man called Cam and his little niece Elle. He’s an investigative journalist, and he goes to a town in Mississippi to find out more about this healing water. In the process, he discovers a circus where a mermaid, Elizabeth, is being held captive — an evil lord has caged her soul and her spirit. It’s all about their attempt to rescue her and set her free.

Q: Are Matt Damon and Ben Affleck going to collaborate on anything soon? It’s been a while.

— Jack F., via email

A: Yes, they are. Fox recently bought the story rights to the McDonald’s Monopoly game scandal that hit the news a few months back, wherein an ex-cop rigged the game and allegedly stole more than $24 million, which was shared among himself and fellow co-conspirators. Ben is attached to direct and Matt will star in the big-screen adaptation of “How an Ex-cop Rigged McDonald’s Monopoly Game and Stole Millions” by Jeff Maysh, detailing the years-long heist that surprised the nation when the news was first published in July in “The Daily Beast.”

Email Cindy at King Features Weekly Service at letters@cindyelavsky.com.