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Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. An avid reader who constantly buys books before reading the ones she already owns, Rachel is a huge fan of superheroes (especially of the Marvel variety) and wizards and will likely never be able to catch up on all the movies/TV shows she longs to watch. @Disney pic.twitter.com/9YPVPPvVpz. Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. In an interview with the Face But thats what Ive seen her as for so long.. Bowl. https://t.co/VSyY4AWLj0, Do ya'll realize how perfect this is? "After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance -- plus a glorious singing voice -- all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role," director Rob Marshall said when Bailey was cast. pic.twitter.com/IeADeBv13k. And almost-namesake Halle Berry had a simple message: "Halles get it DONE. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. When [Chle and I] first signed to Parkwood, [Beyonc] was always like I never read my comments. Bailey stars as Ariel, the young mermaid who dreams of life up on land among the humans. 21 hours ago, by Lindsay Kimble You can connect with J. Elle on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. The real one is plastic. Baily shared an early peek at her Ariel last July, but since then fans have only gotten a tease here and there from those associated with the film. Fake. She lives with her husband, toddler, and their three rescued cats. Halle Bailey talks about Ariels strength in Disneys The Little Mermaid While the responses to the trailer -- which dropped in 2022 at the D23 Expo -- were overwhelmingly positive, it also became the target of backlash, similar to the criticism that came in 2019, when casting for the film was first announced. i wanna HATE the Mulan remake but the way she twiddles her sword with her hair flowing in the wind? Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. For this new version ofThe Little Mermaid, DisneypairedLin-Manuel MirandawithAlan Menken who also wrote the songs in the 1989 animated film alongsideHoward Ashman to create a blend of old and new songs that will be featured in the upcoming big-screen version. While speaking with the Face, Bailey revealed that she has managed to dodge much of the negative commentary thanks in part to early-career advice she received from her longtime mentor, Beyonc. In 2019, Bailey was tapped to lead the cast of Disney's live-action remake of Halle Bailey opened up about the pressure she felt while playing Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.' As a Black person, you just expect it and its not really a shock anymore, she told the Face. Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was one of the first to tweet her support for the young star, saying "we can't wait to see what you do! This one is wood. Halley Bailey, the younger half of singing sister duo Chloe X Halle, grabbed headlines and basically broke the internet when it was announced she would play Awkwafina, Daveed Diggs, and Jacob Tremblay complete the cast as Ariel's loveable animal friends Scuttle, Sebastian, and Flounder. 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Jordan Michael B. Handsome at Walk of Fame ceremony, Review: Natural beauty and a touching ecological tale center the female-forward Blueback. I sincerely hope that it is not damaged.Love, George #RevolutionaryWarAirportStories, Listen, my children, and you shall hearOf the red eye flight of Paul Revere,On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five:Hardly a man is now aliveWho remembers that famous day and year.#RevolutionaryWarAirportStories, This day in history. Its so important for us to see ourselves.. Halle told Time magazine last year that her family moved from Atlanta to LA "on the dream of living out what we want to do". Filming began in 2020 but was heavily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Check out her post below: Bailey's casting as the beloved Disney princess was not without controversy. I'm in my FEELINGS #TheLittleMermaid #HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/A8IcPC3RRg, WHEN I SAID I WANTED BLACK ARIEL DISNEY LISTENED AND BLESSED ME @chloexhalle pic.twitter.com/j9YUBWQPVV, HALLE IS PLAYING ARIEL WE HAVE A BLACK ARIEL pic.twitter.com/NhMREn8TZH, The Vocals Halle is about to give us on this Little Mermaid remake pic.twitter.com/t6UhnLyBuY, Halles rendition of Part of Your World >>>>>My ears & wig ARE NOT READY pic.twitter.com/jLLZZ2BsmJ, Yall wanted a black Ursula and got a black Ariel instead. The live-action Little Mermaid is a Disney adaptation of the studio's 1989 animated film. Halle Bailey attends the 2023 pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills. @jillboard, tweeting about the first trailer for Disneys live-action remake of Mulan, which dropped during the Womens World Cup final Sunday, in which the U.S. defeated the Netherlands 2-0. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Even when I was asked to audition, I looked at it and I was like, Me? More:The Little Mermaid's Underwater World Needs To Avoid Lion King's CGI Realism, Source: Talks with Mama Tina (via Entertainment Tonight). Great, Click the Allow Button Above it looks god tier and I'm so upset that bisexual king Shang isn't there or Mushu and Cricket but let's be honest I'll be spending all my money on that masterpiece #Mulan pic.twitter.com/ouHnDxq18I, No ShangNo music NO MUSHU DISHONOR ON YOU, DISHONOR ON YOUR COW! Disney. Halle Bailey as Ariel. July The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey recently spoke about how she can relate to Ariels character and her longing for more. I didnt see any of the negativity.. #TheLittleMermaid #HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/z0Rik2nxRe. pic.twitter.com/kdg6DohSvK. But it is what it is. I loved her, like we all did. She taught tweens and teens from underserved areas how to fight for their dreams. My image of Ariel that Ive had is the red hair, the pale skin and the tail, and she was amazing to me. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. @DCisChillin, dismissing the backlash surrounding singer and actress Halle Bailey, above, being cast as Ariel for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. A majority of Disney fans were thrilled to hear that the R&B singer one half of the Grammy-nominated duo Chloe x Halle would be taking on the role, but some insisted that Bailey couldnt play the cartoon mermaid because shes black. Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid opens in theaters May 26. Prior to writing, she prepared by watching The Little Mermaid many times, and she was also able to see the script, so she could get an idea of what the movie would be like. Ms. Halle Bailey is speaking out against the online backlash she has received for being cast as the star, Ariel, in the upcoming film The Little Mermaid. Welcome baby gal https://t.co/ylFuk2en2f, While the majority of tweets were positive, Halle's casting proved controversial for some social media users, with one saying he "ain't racist for not wanting a black actress playing Ariel Ariel is a redhead as was played in our childhood movie.". Well before the reaction videos started pouring in, Bailey had a feeling her groundbreaking turn as Ariel would be a big deal. Following Disney's other live-action adaptations likeThe Lion KingandMulan, the Mouse House is turning its sights on another animated classic. Bailey has proven she has the singing chops to play Ariel, and variousLittle Mermaid set photos have hinted she'll inhabit the role well. The 19-year-old was named as the main character in But she was prepared to drown out the nonsense. The live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated movie will tell the tale of the famed Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. The first photo showed the movie's script, which was blurred to avoid spoilers, but still showed her character name "Ariel" in bold print. "I'm so grateful to have such lovely and talented people in the cast like @jonahhauerking that will be my friend for infinite lifetimes, @jacobtremblay who i'm so proud of and legends like @bardemantarctic @melissamccarthy @awkwafina @daveeddiggs who are masters of their craft but are so welcoming and open to little old me..as well as to the rest of the beautiful cast and crew," she wrote. July 4, 201900:49. Thankfully, those pointless arguments have since been drowned out by general excitement over seeing thegrown-ish star play the beloved Disney princess. Rachel LaBonte is one of Screen Rant's core news editors, as well as a feature and movie review writer. Halle Bailey is best known for her role in ABC Family's Grown-ish, and her casting in the movie makes her the first black actress to play the character. by Njera Perkins Halle Bailey: All you need to know about Disney's new Ariel, Meet Beyonce's soulful proteges Chloe x Halle, The power of Disney's nostalgia during a pandemic, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. After Disney released a teaser trailer for The Little Mermaid in September, countless parents shared videos on social media of their daughters giddy and awestruck reactions to seeing Bailey onscreen as Ariel for the first time. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. 1 day ago, by Yerin Kim She might've been shocked she was asked to audition, but those familiar with the rising star aren't surprised at all. Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. They turned off the comments on YouTube. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. On Monday, Bailey shared a photo of herself I felt like God was lining up themes in my life with the character. Congratulations @chloexhalle on this amazing opportunity, we cant wait to see what you do! 1 hour ago, by Eden Arielle Gordon J. Elle is a prolific Black author and advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. The Little Mermaidalso stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Mecca Thompson, Houston Life Digital Contributor. Halle's voice IS Ariel's voice. Coming from the successes of Lily James' Cinderellaand Emma Watsons'Beauty and the Beast,many fans questioned whether Bailey would be perfect for the role of Ariel. Christi Carras is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. EVERYONE at this packed to the gills bar for the World Cup final cheered for the Mulan trailer. (Bailey and her sister, Chlo Bailey, rose through the ranks as Beyoncs protgs and release music as the duo Chloe x Halle through Queen Beys record label, Parkwood Entertainment.). Dont worry, LaGuardia was still a mess in the 1770s. A perfect #LittleMermaid. There better be a cow thats actually a horse in Mulan., I have approximately 20 questions, most of which are, Has Melania seen this?. To make matters more exciting, Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. Halle Bailey has been announced as Ariel in Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. All rights reserved. Jonah Hauer-King plays Ariel's love interest, Prince Eric, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The actress told The Face about the remakes themes of pushing through fear and how fond she is of those ideas. The 21-year-old singer/actressis also currentlystarring in theteen sitcom Grown-ish. She was previously a Times intern after graduating from UCLA and has also worked at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN. As the song goes, her voice is like a bell, she's their sister, Ariel. On July 12, Bailey marked the end of filming with a gorgeous sunset photo of herself in the ocean. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? The upcoming film willserve as her big-screen debut. Read about our approach to external linking. It happened with Star Wars, Percy Jackson, House of the Dragon, and of course its happening with the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. Readers will be able to dig into what happened to Ariels mom, and how that ties into her confidence to break the water in the Little Mermaid film. Halle Bailey, the star of Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, admits she was shocked when she was invited to audition. Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. The same thing happened with the recent preview. AsThe Little Mermaid isn't set to debut until next year, it might still be some time before official images emerge. Would never had guessed. Singer Halle Bailey's casting as Ariel in the planned live-action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid has inspired some nasty online backlash. The Little Mermaid is a childhood classic for SO many of us, including the younger generation. Bailey has promised the movie will be well worth the wait, sofor now, we'll take her at her word and be patient. Bailey, who began rehearsals for "The Little Mermaid" in London in early 2020, described being away from her family during production for the film, which she said "i cannot wait for time to speed up so you all can watch this film because it was made with so much love (plus blood sweat and tears) lol thank you sardinia for a wonderful ending!!! Halle and Chloe star in Black-ish spin-off Grown-ish. She calls this recent project historic and groundbreaking., Its unreal, she says, when asked how she felt about being chosen to write The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide. She also adds, I think I probably GASPED.. Disney has a good number of live-action remakes in development, butThe Little Mermaid just might be one of the most anticipated. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. xoxo.". There's already a lot of buzz surrounding Bailey's performance as Ariel, though the actress herself was just surprised to get the part at all. The actress cast as Ariel can sing, act, dance, and is beautiful. Jonah Hauer-King plays Ariel's love interest, Prince Eric, with Melissa McCarthy as sea witch Ursula, who gives Ariel legs in exchange for her voice. In the same interview, her sister Chloe said: "From 10 and eight we just wrote our own songs, and that's how we learned.". Currently, Abi is a freelance entertainment news writer and publishes news articles on different platforms. It is expected to hit theaters in May 2023. The Little Mermaid's new Ariel actor Halle Bailey explains how the live-action remake was updated to be more progressive and reflect modern feminism. first trailer for Disneys live-action remake of Mulan,. ", In case you needed a reminder Halles get it DONE. 21 hours ago, by Samantha Brodsky Back in 2019, it was announced that the 21-year-old singer and actress would be taking on the iconic role of Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, and in June, we finally got a first look at Bailey on set. Chloe is 21. Well thank God someone told me what it was. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Her deep love of movies led to her working at a movie theater for five years, which she loved despite the angry customers. Halle Berry is boutta be real confused at all the "Congrats on The Little Mermaid!" She's probably best known as half of duo Chloe x Halle, has a lot of celeb fans and can count Beyonce as a mentor. HOUSTON Third Ward native J. Elle has been on Houston Life before, and today she returned with an EXCITING new project! The 21-year-old singer/actress is also currently starring in the teen sitcom Grown-ish. The post Halle Bailey on Relating to Ariels Longing and The Little Mermaids Themes appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. The Little Mermaid has been in development since 2016, but only kicked off filming in 2020. Twitter banned a user who shared a modified, racist clip from Disneys new live action The Little Mermaid Wednesday. After they posted a Beyonce cover to YouTube, they were among the first signings to her record label Parkwood Entertainment. Most notably, she wrote for Emerson's website Emertainment Monthly, and one of her film reviews won an Evvy (Emerson's student awards) for Best Review. Chloe added: "Ever since we were little girls, our dad instilled in us the importance of not having to rely on anyone, and having a do-it-yourself attitude.". Ariana Grande wrote on Instagram: "I can't express how happy and excited I am at all.". Well, a new actor playing an existing princess, to be precise. Being away from everybody for the first time in my life, I really loved those themes of knowing that its OK to be fearful and pushing through it..