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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. #RevolutionaryWarAirportStories. Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. It was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic for some time before picking up again in 2021. I loved her, like we all did. Sporting Ariel's signature mermaid tail, Bailey was spotted beachside in Sardinia, Italy, alongside Jonah Hauer-King, who is set to play Prince Eric. However, the war lasted from 1775-1783 and the first plane took flight in 1903. They learned instruments and songwriting through YouTube videos and online tutorials, thanks to their dad. She doesnt quite know what it is yet, but she has to be brave in order to find it on her own. Alas, we ran out of ammunition, and had to lob our stores of Cinnabons at them. Even when I was asked to audition, I looked at it and I was like, Me? 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. Beyonce is a bit of a fairy godmother to Halle and Chloe. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. Halle Bailey has been announced as Ariel in Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. Fake. "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," she wrote on Instagram. July 4, 201900:49. https://t.co/3EN3fVvVAH, Is this the plot of Midsommar? As a three-year-old, Chloe played a young Beyonce in the 2003 film The Fighting Temptations. 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. 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. Hey @Lin_Manuel, why did you leave the airports out of Hamilton? The real one is plastic. With the new movie coming out soon, theres been lots of buzz going around, after Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel. The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey recently spoke about how she can relate to Ariels character and her longing for more. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. 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. You can connect with J. Elle on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. 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. While some were disappointed dragon Mushu, male love-interest Li Shang and musical hits from the original cartoon were absent, others were encouraged by the cinematography and action-packed scenes featuring actress Liu Yifei. It is expected to hit theaters in May 2023. @hpochocolate1, joking about President Trumps history flub in his Fourth of July Salute to America speech. My image of Ariel that Ive had is the red hair, the pale skin and the tail, and she was amazing to me. 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. Next:The Little Mermaid's Underwater World Needs To Avoid Lion King's CGI Realism. 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 was previously a Times intern after graduating from UCLA and has also worked at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN. New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. The upcoming film willserve as her big-screen debut. 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. Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.. Disney. 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. ", In case you needed a reminder Halles get it DONE. Advice for the relationships in your life and how to boost your own well-being. I didnt see any of the negativity.. In the same interview, her sister Chloe said: "From 10 and eight we just wrote our own songs, and that's how we learned.". The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey recently spoke about how she can relate to Ariels character and her longing for more. The 21-year-old singer/actress is also currently starring in the teen sitcom Grown-ish. The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." Following Disney's other live-action adaptations likeThe Lion KingandMulan, the Mouse House is turning its sights on another animated classic. Warning: Third party content may contain adverts, Chloe x Halle signed to Beyonce's record label in 2015, Chloe x Halle with Katy Perry at an awards ceremony in April, Chloe and Halle wrote and produced their first album The Kids Are Alright, She's one half of singing sisters Chloe x Halle, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. @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. Filming began in 2020 but was heavily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A year I will never forgetfrom living overseas to coming home and still getting to do what I've always dreamed of,"Bailey wrote in the caption. It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. ", Bailey noted that the experience made her stronger than she ever thought she could be and then went on to shout out her costars. What Wood Melania Do? 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.". "i feel so grateful to have experienced this film in all of its glory..it has been the toughest experience being away from everything and everyone i've ever known, to feeling self doubt/ loneliness, but also feeling such freedom and perseverance as i've reached the end. But thats what Ive seen her as for so long.. 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. 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. Halle and Chloe star in Black-ish spin-off Grown-ish. 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. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. The live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated movie will tell the tale of the famed Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. 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'. Halle Bailey Talks About Pressure Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. In 2019, Bailey was tapped to lead the cast of Disney's live-action remake of , Halle Bailey Reflects on Her Little Mermaid Experience as Filming Wraps: "I'm So Grateful", Amanda Seyfried, Meg Stalter, and Ariana DeBose Set to Star in "My Ex-Friend's Wedding", Who Plays Young Adonis and Damian in "Creed III"? For Ariel?' 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. Fans get a glimpse at the production of 'The Little Mermaid Live!' Sept. 13, 2022 4:27 a.m. PT. Reactions to the trailer were mixed. 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