For Ariel?' Halle Berry is boutta be real confused at all the "Congrats on The Little Mermaid!" The book also follows 15-year-old Ariel as she prepares to celebrate a coming-of-age ceremony. 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. #TheLittleMermaid #disney https://t.co/ejuLQOmiSQ. Halle Bailey Talks About Pressure Reactions to the trailer were mixed. On Monday, Bailey shared a photo of herself And the sisters have connections with Disney already - their song Warrior was on the soundtrack for Ava DuVernay's 2018 Disney film A Wrinkle in Time. https://t.co/x5ttk2Ohys. 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. Jonah Hauer-King plays Ariel's love interest, Prince Eric, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Following Disney's other live-action adaptations likeThe Lion KingandMulan, the Mouse House is turning its sights on another animated classic. This one is wood. I feel like thats what mermaid hair would be anyway.. In a brand-new teaser trailer released Friday, audiences got to When news broke that Halle Bailey had been cast as Ariel in Disneys live-action The Little Mermaid, the actress shared an Published Jan 6, 2022. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It makes me feel more grateful for where I am.. Watch the video above to get a peek at what you can expect in her book! Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.. Trump blamed his rain-drenched teleprompter. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Filming began in 2020 but was heavily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Halle Bailey opened up about the pressure she felt while playing Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.' "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. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. Halle, 19, half of R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle, "said it was a "dream come true". by Njera Perkins Yara was full of praise for Halle's new role - she posted on Instagram: "You have expanded the world of powerful princesses in so many ways.". More:The Little Mermaid's Underwater World Needs To Avoid Lion King's CGI Realism, Source: Talks with Mama Tina (via Entertainment Tonight). Beyonce is a bit of a fairy godmother to Halle and Chloe. But it is what it is. Fake. Further Javier Bardem plays King Triton; Daveed Diggs is singing crab Sebastian; Jacob Tremblay is Flounder the nervous fish; and Awkwafina plays Scuttle the seagull who helps Ariel misidentify her thingamabobs, whozits and whatzits. pic.twitter.com/kdg6DohSvK. Disneys animatedThe Little Mermaidmade over $211 million at the box office and became a bestseller on home video, popularizing songs like Under The Sea and Part of Your World. The upcoming film is based on the short story by Hans Christian Andersen and the 1989 Disney animated film by Ron Clements and John Musker. Fans get a glimpse at the production of 'The Little Mermaid Live!' Instead, she focuses on Ariels relationship with her 7 sisters. I think the artist really captured her personality. Would never had guessed. https://t.co/QN1UZvTS53, my favorite Bible story just might be the one where Jesus helps the Continental Army secure the revolutionary war airports and then jets off for a long weekend of golf at Galilee-a-Lago, watching the womens world cup and everyone at this sports bar just erupted in cheers for the mulan trailer. Appearing onTalks with Mama Tina (viaEntertainment Tonight), Bailey opened up about her initial reaction to being cast as Ariel. Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNET. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The Little Mermaidalso stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. They turned off the comments on YouTube. Many parents have shown their children reacting to Abi has a degree in Communication Arts and has years of experience working in the television industry as a researcher, writer, and producer. They learned instruments and songwriting through YouTube videos and online tutorials, thanks to their dad. Bailey also performed at Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary last October, covering aLion Kingsong and proving to naysayers that she has the vocal chops to singThe Little Mermaid'sclassic tunes. Bowl. EVERYONE at this packed to the gills bar for the World Cup final cheered for the Mulan trailer. To make matters more exciting, Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. As of July, the highly anticipated movie has wrapped up filming. The wooden statue, which features Trump in the pale blue dress she wore for her husbands inauguration in 2017, has drawn mixed reviews. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. They performed at the 2019 Super Bowl pre-game show and were nominated for two Grammys this year, for best new artist and best urban contemporary album. https://t.co/Q5oAdwMU2a. https://t.co/VSyY4AWLj0, Do ya'll realize how perfect this is? Disney has a good number of live-action remakes in development, butThe Little Mermaid just might be one of the most anticipated. 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'. 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. While reciting the history of the American Revolutionary War, Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. 2023 BBC. There are themes of divided families, heartbreak, and mystery. I was crying all night for two days, just staring at [the videos] in disbelief, Bailey told the Face. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Black children reacting to Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid trailer shows why representation matters. And Halle will follow in Bey's footsteps as a Disney actor - as Queen B voices Nala in the upcoming Lion King remake. While the rest of the cast for the forthcoming Little Mermaid film have still to be announced, comedian Melissa McCarthy is reported to be in talks to play the villain, Ursula the sea witch. Designed to make shopping easier. The Grown-ish actor decided to celebrate the wrapping of Disney s live-action The Little Mermaid by posting a teasy, silhouetted image of herself as Ariel fins and all on Instagram Monday. Ariel has this longing for something more, Bailey said. 1 hour ago, by Eden Arielle Gordon After they posted a Beyonce cover to YouTube, they were among the first signings to her record label Parkwood Entertainment. Well before the reaction videos started pouring in, Bailey had a feeling her groundbreaking turn as Ariel would be a big deal. Recently, Disney cast Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play heroine Mulan in another upcoming live action film, following accusations against Hollywood of "whitewashing" other films. Behold, the first trailer for Disneys remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy is out. In this upcoming read, shes giving people the opportunity to understand Ariels story and her family background. She lives with her husband, toddler, and their three rescued cats. Want CNET to notify you of price drops and the latest stories? New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. They featured in Beyonce's video for the song All Night and have supported her on some of the dates of her world tours. In Disney's upcominglive-action Little Mermaid movie, Halle Bailey, 21, stars as mermaid Ariel, who longs to be human. pic.twitter.com/IeADeBv13k. 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. Indeed, Bailey truly had a busy and unforgettable year. "Halle possesses a rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance, plus a glorious singing voice," director Rob Marshall said. As a Black person, you just expect it and its not really a shock anymore, she told the Face. 1777.George Washington wins the Battle of LaGuardia.With the RAF defeated, America is certain to win its independence.DJThttps://t.co/VbAHbxqHWk, The Revolutionary war would not have been won without the deft use of airports. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. R&B singer and actor Halle Bailey will portray the role of princess Ariel in the new Disney remake. Related:The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained. She doesnt quite know what it is yet, but she has to be brave in order to find it on her own. Mecca Thompson, Houston Life Digital Contributor. Set to premiere in May 2023,The Little Mermaid will offer a live-action spin on the beloved 1989 film. Themovie is directed by Rob Marshall with music by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The actress took to Instagram to wrap up her remarkable year and shared photos of her most unforgettable moments while filmingThe Little Mermaid. Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. It was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic for some time before picking up again in 2021. His and other comments have sparked a debate online about diversity in casting. 1 day ago. Bailey is a Grammy-nominated singer who is one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. The 21-year-old singer/actressis also currentlystarring in theteen sitcom Grown-ish. A graduate of Emerson College, she majored in Media Arts Production while specializing in screenwriting. Aside from their studio location in England, the cast also spent a summer in Sardinia, Italy to film additional scenes. American artist Brad Downey, who commissioned Zupevc to carve the piece, called it beautiful. But according to the BBC, locals have branded it a disgrace., My lungs have failed me seeing the new statue of Melania Trump pic.twitter.com/qVvPFkn6oB, Oh to be a fly on the wall when someone shows her the picture. 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 It does not yet have a release date.. 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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. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Delivered Wednesdays. Bailey has proven she has the singing chops to play Ariel, and variousLittle Mermaid set photos have hinted she'll inhabit the role well. Ariana Grande wrote on Instagram: "I can't express how happy and excited I am at all.". July 4, 201900:49. R&B star Halle Bailey will make her feature film debut as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. Dont ever read the comments, Bailey recalled. My image of Ariel that Ive had is the red hair, the pale skin and the tail, and she was amazing to me. @Disney pic.twitter.com/9YPVPPvVpz. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? With her talent, dedication, and Disney's magic in creating blockbusters, there is no doubt that the new live-action remake will be a treat for audiences of all ages. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. They play athletic twins Jazlyn and Skylar Foster, who go to college with Yara Shahidi's character Zoey Johnson. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Unlike part of the original storyline with Ariel and Prince Eric, she excludes romance from her book. Other stars who've commented on Halle's Instagram post congratulating her include Willow Smith, Chrissy Teigen, Jordin Sparks and Gigi Hadid. 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. I know people are like Its not about race. But now that Im her People dont understand that when youre Black theres this whole other community, the 23-year-old performer said. July Dearest, the battle for gate C4 was hard fought, but we prevailed. What Wood Melania Do? She admitted that, because of the picture she had of Ariel in her head, she never imagined she would be called in to audition. Tom Foster 2 years ago. Well thank God someone told me what it was. Halle's voice is otherworldly. @hpochocolate1, joking about President Trumps history flub in his Fourth of July Salute to America speech. The film, which will start shooting in 2020, will feature new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda. The pilot of Halle Baileys recent Delta airlines flight was honored to have the singer and Little Mermaid star on board. She taught tweens and teens from underserved areas how to fight for their dreams. Halle Bailey gives fans a sneak peek into the process of transforming as Ariel for the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. In an interview with the Face magazine published Thursday, the singer and rising movie star said she knew the casting news would make a splash and anticipated hateful reactions when she accepted the coveted role. 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. ICYMI, Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Bailey will take on the role of Ariel, voiced in the 1990 film by Jodi Benson, End of twitter post 5 by Nola Marianna Ojomu, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Her face is angelic. Singer Halle Bailey to play Little Mermaid's Ariel, The power of Disney's nostalgia during a pandemic, Meet Beyonce's soulful proteges Chloe x Halle, Disney releases first look at live-action 'Mulan', Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. 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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. Halle is the younger sibling in the R&B duo - they started posting songs to YouTube as teenagers. Disney's live-action remake of the 1989 classic is directed by Mary Poppins Returns's Rob Marshall and will feature the music stylings of Lin-Manuel Miranda and original composer Alan Menken. ", In case you needed a reminder Halles get it DONE. So far, the young star has been getting nothing but praise from her co-stars who all say that she's a superstar in the making. 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Alas, we ran out of ammunition, and had to lob our stores of Cinnabons at them. Check out her post below: Bailey's casting as the beloved Disney princess was not without controversy. Disney is planning a new version of its beloved animated classic. Currently, Abi is a freelance entertainment news writer and publishes news articles on different platforms. "After auditioning for this film when i was 18 just about to turn 19, to now finishing filming through a pandemic when I turned 21 we have finally made it," Bailey wrote. I was so worried we were going to get an Ariel with a thin, whispy voice that sounds more like a computer than a person and they are giving us a whole SINGER, This casting took me from default-excited to CRAZY-EXCITED. It is expected to hit theaters in May 2023. Unpopular opinion: I wanted a redhead Ariel and a black Ursula. Halle is the first black woman to play Ariel in a movie. 1 day ago, by Victoria Edel She's been a writer ever since high school when she realized she was rather good at it and joined as many entertainment news clubs as she could while in school. 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. CNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? In just five hours, it's earned more than 320,000 likes. The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey recently spoke about how she can relate to Ariels character and her longing for more. Hey @Lin_Manuel, why did you leave the airports out of Hamilton? "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. messages heading her way. 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. Chloe is 21. Im SO proud of you & your beautiful performance as Ariel, Jodi Benson told Halle Bailey, the star of Disneys live-action Little Mermaid remake. 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. 3 hours ago, by Sarah Wasilak Honestly, when the teaser came out, I was at the D23 Expo [the biggest Disney fan event] and I was so happy. All rights reserved. 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 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. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? When you think about it, it's bizarre she was white the first time around. (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.). She was previously a Times intern after graduating from UCLA and has also worked at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. Why Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey Was Shocked That She Got Cast As Ariel, The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained, The Little Mermaid's Underwater World Needs To Avoid Lion King's CGI Realism, Harry Potter: Why Peeves Wasnt In The Movies, 7 Fairytale Princesses That Still Need Disney Adaptations, 6 Reasons Welcome To Derry Is More Exciting Than It Chapter 3. Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. 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