Check out her post below: Bailey's casting as the beloved Disney princess was not without controversy. I think the artist really captured her personality. For Ariel?' As the song goes, her voice is like a bell, she's their sister, Ariel. A perfect #LittleMermaid. She's probably best known as half of duo Chloe x Halle, has What Wood Melania Do? The actress told The Face about the remakes themes of pushing through fear and how fond she is of those ideas. ", In case you needed a reminder Halles get it DONE. The actress told The Face about the 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. It was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic for some time before picking up again in 2021. by Njera Perkins She admitted that, because of the picture she had of Ariel in her head, she never imagined she would be called in to audition. 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. 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.. Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. Shut up. She might've been shocked she was asked to audition, but those familiar with the rising star aren't surprised at all. In Disney's upcominglive-action Little Mermaid movie, Halle Bailey, 21, stars as mermaid Ariel, who longs to be human. @Disney pic.twitter.com/9YPVPPvVpz. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. "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. (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.). 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. 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. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. HOUSTON Third Ward native J. Elle has been on Houston Life before, and today she returned with an EXCITING new project! 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. In Disney's upcoming live-action Little Mermaid movie, Halle Bailey, 21, stars as mermaid Ariel, who longs to be human. Halle Bailey has been announced as Ariel in Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. Bailey sings in the duo Chloe x Halle with her older sister Chloe Bailey, and also stars in the sitcom Grown-ish, a spinoff of the ABC show Black-ish. 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. Abi has a degree in Communication Arts and has years of experience working in the television industry as a researcher, writer, and producer. Unlike part of the original storyline with Ariel and Prince Eric, she excludes romance from her book. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. When [Chle and I] first signed to Parkwood, [Beyonc] was always like I never read my comments. 21 hours ago, by Samantha Brodsky "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. Halle is the first black woman to play Ariel in a movie. Onephoto showed her enjoying a swim in Sardinia's pristine waters, while another gave a peek into the tedious process of movie-making using CGI. From growing up being poor, to a first-generation college graduate, her tenacity and passion dates back to earlier in her career with education. first trailer for Disneys live-action remake of Mulan,. They learned instruments and songwriting through YouTube videos and online tutorials, thanks to their dad. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line. Bailey makes a splash in 2021 as a new Little Mermaid for Disney. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey recently spoke about how she can relate to Ariels character and her longing for more. 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. ", @chloexhalle This girl is about to smash it up, yall not even ready. Christi Carras is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Awkwafina, Daveed Diggs, and Jacob Tremblay complete the cast as Ariel's loveable animal friends Scuttle, Sebastian, and Flounder. 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. i wanna HATE the Mulan remake but the way she twiddles her sword with her hair flowing in the wind? Halle Bailey gives fans a sneak peek into the process of transforming as Ariel for the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. ICYMI, Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Halle Bailey Talks About Pressure July 4, 201900:49. And Bags too. The film will include songs from the original animated movie by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, in addition to new songs by Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. https://t.co/Q5oAdwMU2a. The singer, one-half of the singing group Chloe X Halle, was cast in the role in July 2019. 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. Following Disney's other live-action adaptations likeThe Lion KingandMulan, the Mouse House is turning its sights on another animated classic. The Little Mermaid is a childhood classic for SO many of us, including the younger generation. The Little Mermaidalso stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. 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When Bailey was first cast inThe Little Mermaidback in 2019, there was some backlash from racist voices online who took issue with a Black actress being hired to play Ariel. #RevolutionaryWarAirportStoriesThe Battle of Baggage Claim (1776) Many Lives were lost. Well, a new actor playing an existing princess, to be precise. Published Jan 6, 2022. It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. The 19-year-old was named as the main character in Honestly, when the teaser came out, I was at the D23 Expo [the biggest Disney fan event] and I was so happy. They play athletic twins Jazlyn and Skylar Foster, who go to college with Yara Shahidi's character Zoey Johnson. 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. Dont worry, LaGuardia was still a mess in the 1770s. The live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated movie will tell the tale of the famed Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. ", Bailey noted that the experience made her stronger than she ever thought she could be and then went on to shout out her costars. pic.twitter.com/OMvSWLvakh, @cbouzy, reacting to Ales Zupevcs statue of first lady Melania Trump in her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. 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. 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. 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. With the new movie coming out soon, theres been lots of buzz going around, after Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel. To make matters more exciting, Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. Thankfully, those pointless arguments have since been drowned out by general excitement over seeing thegrown-ish star play the beloved Disney princess. Its so important for us to see ourselves.. The New York Times best-selling author just wrote a book inspired by Disneys upcoming live action remake of The Little Mermaid! 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. And almost-namesake Halle Berry had a simple message: "Halles get it DONE. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. https://t.co/x5ttk2Ohys. Celebs have been flocking to congratulate Halle for landing the role of Ariel. #resisthttps://t.co/iOqiNc6vqb. Well thank God someone told me what it was. 1 hour ago, by Eden Arielle Gordon 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. 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. Black children reacting to Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid trailer shows why representation matters. Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid opens in theaters May 26. Bowl. After they posted a Beyonce cover to YouTube, they were among the first signings to her record label Parkwood Entertainment. They turned off the comments on YouTube. 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. Jonah Hauer-King plays Ariel's love interest, Prince Eric, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? "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).". Bailey is a Grammy-nominated singer who is one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. Disney's coming for all my dollars. Bailey has promised the movie will be well worth the wait, sofor now, we'll take her at her word and be patient. Bailey stars as Ariel, the young mermaid who dreams of life up on land among the humans. 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. Disney is planning a new version of its beloved animated classic. 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. On July 12, Bailey marked the end of filming with a gorgeous sunset photo of herself in the ocean. The book also follows 15-year-old Ariel as she prepares to celebrate a coming-of-age ceremony. Mulan is expected to be released in spring 2020. 3 hours ago, by Sarah Wasilak My image of Ariel that Ive had is the red hair, the pale skin and the tail, and she was amazing to me. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Sonic boom heard as RAF Typhoon jets escort plane, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. The Little Mermaidstar Halle Bailey opens up about why she was shocked when she was cast as Ariel. Her face is angelic. 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. 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. I felt like God was lining up themes in my life with the character. The actress cast as Ariel can sing, act, dance, and is beautiful. 1 day ago, by Yerin Kim 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'. Currently, Abi is a freelance entertainment news writer and publishes news articles on different platforms. It is only a precursor towhat is to come asThe Little Mermaidnears its premiere date. 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. "Halle possesses a rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance, plus a glorious singing voice," director Rob Marshall said. The trailer has 1 million likes vs 4 million dislikes. The duo were also spotted filming what appeared to be the iconic "Kiss the Girl" scene from the movie. #RevolutionaryWarAirportStories. Some people Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNET. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. ", dream come true pic.twitter.com/sndjYUS6wO, British actress Naomi Scott - who starred in the recent Aladdin live action film, added: "Welcome baby gal. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." 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. 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'. Advice for the relationships in your life and how to boost your own well-being. Hey @Lin_Manuel, why did you leave the airports out of Hamilton? Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.. Halle Berry is boutta be real confused at all the "Congrats on The Little Mermaid!" 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. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. As a three-year-old, Chloe played a young Beyonce in the 2003 film The Fighting Temptations. 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 At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Halle Bailey attends the 2023 pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills. Congratulations @chloexhalle on this amazing opportunity, we cant wait to see what you do! What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Even when I was asked to audition, I looked at it and I was like, Me? The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. 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. In the same interview, her sister Chloe said: "From 10 and eight we just wrote our own songs, and that's how we learned.". @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. I was crying all night for two days, just staring at [the videos] in disbelief, Bailey told the Face. Bailey said: Getting that role felt very surreal. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Read about our approach to external linking. The pilot of Halle Baileys recent Delta airlines flight was honored to have the singer and Little Mermaid star on board. Who can forget, in 1776, when the Continental Army took over the airports. 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. 21 hours ago, by Lindsay Kimble https://t.co/UvO7QJWZfk, so like the new mulan movie might have different music n no mushu but the trailer looks interesting we might have to stan, Melania's hometown erected a wooden statue of her, and I am still not sure if it was meant to be a joke or a tribute. Halle Bailey is opening up about overcoming adversity after being cast as Ariel in the live-action The Little Mermaid . WebFirst Look at Halle Bailey as Disneys Ariel in Little Mermaid. Halle's voice is otherworldly. 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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. 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 live-action Little Mermaid is a Disney adaptation of the studio's 1989 animated film. "We knew that being out here was definitely better for the music scene," she said. Her deep love of movies led to her working at a movie theater for five years, which she loved despite the angry customers. https://t.co/VSyY4AWLj0, Do ya'll realize how perfect this is? New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. "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!!! 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??? And Halle will follow in Bey's footsteps as a Disney actor - as Queen B voices Nala in the upcoming Lion King remake. messages heading her way. Great, Click the Allow Button Above 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. The star also spoke about her appreciation for Ariels hair in the live-action remake, as the main character has locs in this interpretation. "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. It was much of a shocker for me. Halle Bailey is ready to take us under the sea with her feature-film debut! If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Halle Bailey is ready to take us under the sea with her feature-film debut! Reactions to the trailer were mixed. I loved her, like we all did. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and cooking. Set to premiere in May 2023,The Little Mermaid will offer a live-action spin on the beloved 1989 film. The 21-year-old singer/actressis also currentlystarring in theteen sitcom Grown-ish. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. 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. Halle and Chloe star in Black-ish spin-off Grown-ish. I didnt see any of the negativity.. Shop your favorite products and well find the best deal with a single click. Would never had guessed. Dont ever read the comments, Bailey recalled. Delivered Wednesdays. Halle Bailey, the star of Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, admits she was shocked when she was invited to She was previously a Times intern after graduating from UCLA and has also worked at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN. You can connect with J. Elle on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Instead, she focuses on Ariels relationship with her 7 sisters. The film, which will start shooting in 2020, will feature new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda. xoxo.". Watch the video above to get a peek at what you can expect in her book! "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. The actress took to Instagram to wrap up her remarkable year and shared photos of her most unforgettable moments while filmingThe Little Mermaid. 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