Halle Bailey, the star of Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, admits she was shocked when she was invited to "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!!! I felt like God was lining up themes in my life with the character. Originally from Atlanta in the US, they moved to LA with their family at around the same time they started posting their songs. Ask Amy: What do you say to someone having a loud phone call in public? Ariel has this longing for something more, Bailey said. 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. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The New York Times best-selling author just wrote a book inspired by Disneys upcoming live action remake of The Little Mermaid! 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 Black children reacting to Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid trailer shows why representation matters. My image of Ariel that Ive had is the red hair, the pale skin and the tail, and she was amazing to me. 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.". While reciting the history of the American Revolutionary War, Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. Disney. Further Halle Bailey is opening up about overcoming adversity after being cast as Ariel in the live-action The Little Mermaid . In May 2016, Disney announced the live-action Little Mermaid remake was to be directed by Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns), with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborating with the R&B singer and actor Halle Bailey will portray the role of princess Ariel in the new Disney remake. HOUSTON Third Ward native J. Elle has been on Houston Life before, and today she returned with an EXCITING new project! 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. "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. 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. 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. 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. A perfect #LittleMermaid. 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. Jonah Hauer-King plays Ariel's love interest, Prince Eric, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. , Awesome, Youre All Set! The Grown-ish actor decided to celebrate the wrapping of Disney s live-action The Little Mermaid Twitter banned a user who shared a modified, racist clip from Disneys new live action The Little Mermaid Wednesday. The upcoming film willserve as her big-screen debut. The actress cast as Ariel can sing, act, dance, and is beautiful. "A glimpse of my 2021. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. ICYMI, Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Appearing onTalks with Mama Tina (viaEntertainment Tonight), Bailey opened up about her initial reaction to being cast as Ariel. "We knew that being out here was definitely better for the music scene," she said. She might've been shocked she was asked to audition, but those familiar with the rising star aren't surprised at all. The 21-year-old singer/actress is also currently starring in the teen sitcom Grown-ish. With the new movie coming out soon, theres been lots of buzz going around, after Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel. Get to Know the Rising Stars, A Long-Standing Rocky Feud is the Reason Sylvester Stallone Isn't in "Creed 3", Pedro Pascal Was "Very Excited" to See Sarah Michelle Gellar's Instagram Post About Him, Here's When You'll Be Able to Watch Adonis's Latest Bout in "Creed III" at Home, Jonah Hauer-King, who is set to play Prince Eric, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Halle Bailey opened up about the pressure she felt while playing Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.' The Little Mermaidalso stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Other stars who've commented on Halle's Instagram post congratulating her include Willow Smith, Chrissy Teigen, Jordin Sparks and Gigi Hadid. https://t.co/VSyY4AWLj0, Do ya'll realize how perfect this is? Halle Bailey is ready to take us under the sea with her feature-film debut! Delivered Wednesdays. PERIOD. Well, I am more excited about Mulan than any Disney live action so far bc of how much this trailer focused on her being a badass fighter??? "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. Watch the video above to get a peek at what you can expect in her book! After they posted a Beyonce cover to YouTube, they were among the first signings to her record label Parkwood Entertainment. When [Chle and I] first signed to Parkwood, [Beyonc] was always like I never read my comments. Bailey is a Grammy-nominated singer who is one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. 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. The actress told The Face about the remakes themes of pushing through fear and how fond she is of those ideas. Well thank God someone told me what it was. Halle Bailey has been announced as Ariel in Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. The actress took to Instagram to wrap up her remarkable year and shared photos of her most unforgettable moments while filmingThe Little Mermaid. Halle Bailey has responded to the criticism she received after being cast as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid is a childhood classic for SO many of us, including the younger generation. I didnt see any of the negativity.. by Njera Perkins Designed to make shopping easier. "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. Related:The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained. 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. 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. Unpopular opinion: I wanted a redhead Ariel and a black Ursula. Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. A mermaid princess in real life. His and other comments have sparked a debate online about diversity in casting. 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.". Her face is angelic. Become a home entertainment expert with our handpicked tips, reviews and deals. #TheLittleMermaid #disney https://t.co/ejuLQOmiSQ. On Monday, Bailey shared a photo of herself in the water wearing her mermaid tail. It makes me feel more grateful for where I am.. pic.twitter.com/IeADeBv13k. Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNET. Beyonce is a bit of a fairy godmother to Halle and Chloe. Trump blamed his rain-drenched teleprompter. 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. xoxo.". Unlike part of the original storyline with Ariel and Prince Eric, she excludes romance from her book. They featured in Beyonce's video for the song All Night and have supported her on some of the dates of her world tours. R&B star Halle Bailey will make her feature film debut as Ariel in "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. New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. Well before the reaction videos started pouring in, Bailey had a feeling her groundbreaking turn as Ariel would be a big deal. It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. 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. The actress told The Face about the @Disney pic.twitter.com/9YPVPPvVpz. Many parents have shown their children reacting to https://t.co/x5ttk2Ohys. 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. 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. She was previously a Times intern after graduating from UCLA and has also worked at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN. Halle Bailey on Relating to Ariels Longing and The Little Mermaids Themes, ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. Halle Bailey is ready to take us under the sea with her feature-film debut! They turned off the comments on YouTube. UnlikeMulan,The Little Mermaid will remain a musical; in fact, original composer Alan Menken has partnered with Lin-Manuel Miranda to write 4 new songs for the film. ", dream come true pic.twitter.com/sndjYUS6wO, British actress Naomi Scott - who starred in the recent Aladdin live action film, added: "Welcome baby gal. 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! first trailer for Disneys live-action remake of Mulan,. To make matters more exciting, Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. Disney casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in live-action 'Little Mermaid'. Behold, the first trailer for Disneys remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy is out. The Little Mermaidstar Halle Bailey opens up about why she was shocked when she was cast as Ariel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle (@hallebailey) 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". The trailer has 1 million likes vs 4 million dislikes. 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 is planning a new version of its beloved animated classic. The pilot of Halle Baileys recent Delta airlines flight was honored to have the singer and Little Mermaid star on board. messages heading her way. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. 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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. Its so important for us to see ourselves.. @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. Halle and Chloe star in Black-ish spin-off Grown-ish. #RevolutionaryWarAirportStoriesThe Battle of Baggage Claim (1776) Many Lives were lost. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? You can connect with J. Elle on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. ", @chloexhalle This girl is about to smash it up, yall not even ready. 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.". EVERYONE at this packed to the gills bar for the World Cup final cheered for the Mulan trailer. The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. There are themes of divided families, heartbreak, and mystery. I feel like thats what mermaid hair would be anyway.. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. 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. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. As a Black person, you just expect it and its not really a shock anymore, she told the Face. But she was prepared to drown out the nonsense. 2023 BBC. She lives with her husband, toddler, and their three rescued cats. Hey @Lin_Manuel, why did you leave the airports out of Hamilton? 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. 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.. Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.. The live-action Little Mermaid is a Disney adaptation of the studio's 1989 animated film. Her deep love of movies led to her working at a movie theater for five years, which she loved despite the angry customers. 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. Sporting Ariel's signature mermaid tail, Bailey was spotted beachside in Sardinia, Italy, alongside Jonah Hauer-King, who is set to play Prince Eric. She admitted that, because of the picture she had of Ariel in her head, she never imagined she would be called in to audition. Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. July 4, 201900:49. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter.