Andrej Pejic cast in The Little Mermaid adaption

Androgynous Australian supermodel Andrej Pejic has been cast in the new The Little Mermaid film, directed by Sophia Coppola.

The art-house director is giving the Disney classic a live-action makeover and the Aussie model is the first name attached to the project reportedly cast as “sister #4”.

Playing a female role shouldn’t be too much of a stretch for male-born Pejic, 22, who told Lamonda Magazine she prefers to be described with female pronouns.

“A lot of my close friends say ‘she’. But a lot of people say ‘he’ too and I am not offended by that; when you are in this position, living this life inbetween genders, you can’t be too offended by anything. Either way is fine, but I prefer ‘she’,” said Pejic.

The film is set to take on a darker tone than the original fairytale and Emma Watson is tipped to play the lead as Ariel.

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With her fine features and wiry frame, Pejic has been an enigmatic figure in the fashion world and that fascinating allure has led to magazine covers, runway appearances and billboards campaigns.

Before she makes her leap to the silver screen here is a look at some of Pejic’s career highlights.

Model on runway in a light pink dress, illuminated by spotlight, with an audience in shadowed seating.

Andrej Pejic walks the runway for Rosa Clara during Barcelona Bridal Week.

Person in a tailored outfit standing against a pink-lit brick wall with hands in pockets.

Pejic featured in the Jean Paul Gaultier menswear Autumn/Winter show in July, 2013.

Blonde model in an embellished strapless jumpsuit walks runway; red light and model in red fur cape in background.

Conversely the 22-year-old has also walked for Jean-Paul Gaultier at the haute-couture collection in a dazzling floor-sweeping gold gown.

Two magazine covers featuring models with bold makeup and fashion poses. One cover features text in Spanish.

Pejic’s flawless face has also graced the covers of many magazines including edgy fashion title, ID.

Androgynous model Andrej Pejić on Fiasco and Elle covers, showcasing fashion versatility.

The model featured on the spreads of Fiasco, photographed by Justin Wu and earned her first ELLE cover in Serbian ELLE’s January issue.

Pejic landed a coveted Marc Jacobs gig in a campaign by Juergen Teller.

Two androgynous models in formal attire posing at a table in a vintage-style room, photographed by Ali Mahdavi.

Dressed as a woman in Candy Magazine by Ali Mahdavi.

A shot from L ‘ OFFICIEL Magazine by Marcin Tyska.

A model in a striped fur coat and gold gloves embraces a man in black on a fashion runway with an orange background.

Andrej is an obvious favourite of designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

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