Meet the new Ariel for Disney’s live-action ‘Little Mermaid’ - Global News

Get ready for Halle Bailey to be part of your world.The R&B singer has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid, Disney revealed on Wednesday afternoon.Story continues belowBailey joins a cast that includes Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina and Melissa McCarthy, according to Variety.The role marks Bailey’s big-screen debut. Her music group Chloe x Halle, a duo with her sister Chloe, opened for Beyoncé and toured with the artist.READ MORE: ‘Toy Story 4’ review: Heartwarming tale another hit for the franchiseBailey tweeted a photo of what her animated Ariel character would look like, writing that it’s a “dream come true.”dream come true… 🧜🏽‍♀️🌊 pic.twitter.com/sndjYUS6wO— chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) July 3, 2019Many excited Disney fans took to Twitter to discuss the casting after Bailey’s role was announced.Me: idk I was never into The Little MermaidHalle Bailey: *gets cast as Ariel*Me: *puts on Ariel shirt, dyes hair red, and blasts Part of Your World for the whole neighborhood to hear* wow I love The Little Mermaid— ☀️ sappho panic ☀️ #BlueForSudan (@leneeh4) July 3, 2019Disney has cast Halle Bailey as Ariel for the Little Mermaid live action film and I’m just here to see who will be mad. Bc I know some of you will be and I’m excited pic.twitter.com/K9OiHGkXLf— valerie complex (@ValerieComplex) July 3, 2019Singer-actress Halle Bailey, part of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, has been confirmed for the starring role in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, and will play the role of Ariel. pic.twitter.com/OMXsuuzzgu— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) July 3, 2019cant belive she’s really gonna be our ariel thank you god no thank you halle bailey pic.twitter.com/HnEFNQtyDB— milly (@gcznadia) July 3, 2019This girl can 100% be Ariel, and if y’all are mad about it….Complain to your granny, because the rest of us don’t wanna hear it.#ariel #littlemermaid pic.twitter.com/9R437ZAkHg— Don Corleone (@DCisChillin) July 3, 2019Me ready to defend Halle Bailey being Ariel <3 pic.twitter.com/EVosqwo316— 🍓 NicoMyrna 🍓⚙💥 (@NicoMyrna_) July 3, 2019How fresh is this casting? Halle Bailey only notified this morning she got the part.— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) July 3, 2019HALLE BAILEY AS ARIEL!!! pic.twitter.com/Y2JsfyaSuN— Becca (@gonegustavgone) July 3, 2019READ MORE: ‘Lion King’ trailer: See live-action Scar, Nala, Mufasa and SimbaThe film is directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.The film will feature songs from the animated classic by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as new songs by Menken (music) and Miranda (lyrics).“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,” said Marshall.READ MORE: On the Radar: Our July entertainment picksProduction is anticipated to begin in early 2020.Follow @KatieScottNewsGet daily local headlines and alerts

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July 04, 2019 at 03:17AM