New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. 1 day ago. 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. 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. Bailey said: Getting that role felt very surreal. The Little Mermaid is a childhood classic for SO many of us, including the younger generation. #TheLittleMermaid #disney https://t.co/ejuLQOmiSQ. It was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic for some time before picking up again in 2021. I think the artist really captured her personality. In Disney's upcoming live-action Little Mermaid movie, Halle Bailey, 21, stars as mermaid Ariel, who longs to be human. Jonah Hauer-King plays Ariel's love interest, Prince Eric, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Alas, we ran out of ammunition, and had to lob our stores of Cinnabons at them. Some people are saying it was the worst massacre they had ever seen.Art from @Acyn pic.twitter.com/ZuKfgy3ghd, Dearest Martha,Well, Colonial Airlines dropped our new Liberty Bell when they were unloading it from the cargo hold in Philadelphia. Mecca Thompson, Houston Life Digital Contributor. Halle, 19, half of R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle, "said it was a "dream come true". Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. Rachel LaBonte is one of Screen Rant's core news editors, as well as a feature and movie review writer. Halle Bailey: Disney announces singer to play Little #RevolutionaryWarAirportStoriesThe Battle of Baggage Claim (1776) Many Lives were lost. 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. @hpochocolate1, joking about President Trumps history flub in his Fourth of July Salute to America speech. 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. Of course, there has been plenty of positive feedback to Baileys casting too. 21 hours ago, by Samantha Brodsky Halle Bailey: the Story Behind the Indian-American Ariel Image 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. It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. 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. @Disney pic.twitter.com/9YPVPPvVpz. While reciting the history of the American Revolutionary War, Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. The duo were also spotted filming what appeared to be the iconic "Kiss the Girl" scene from the movie. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. This one is wood. Halle Bailey as Ariel. Ariana Grande wrote on Instagram: "I can't express how happy and excited I am at all.". matriarchy NOW. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. ", dream come true pic.twitter.com/sndjYUS6wO, British actress Naomi Scott - who starred in the recent Aladdin live action film, added: "Welcome baby gal. And Halle will follow in Bey's footsteps as a Disney actor - as Queen B voices Nala in the upcoming Lion King remake. 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. https://t.co/Q5oAdwMU2a. 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. As the song goes, her voice is like a bell, she's their sister, Ariel. Published on July 3, 2019 07:24 PM. It was much of a shocker for me. Reactions to the trailer were mixed. US singer Lizzo, who performed at the Glastonbury festival last weekend, has already made her bid for that role, recording a video of herself in character and singing one of Ursula's songs, IM URSULA. The first photo showed the movie's script, which was blurred to avoid spoilers, but still showed her character name "Ariel" in bold print. She might've been shocked she was asked to audition, but those familiar with the rising star aren't surprised at all. Bailey stars as Ariel, the young mermaid who dreams of life up on land among the humans. 21 hours ago, by Lindsay Kimble Halle Bailey Talks About Pressure Themovie is directed by Rob Marshall with music by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Related:The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained. On Monday, Bailey shared a photo of herself in the water wearing her mermaid tail. As a Black woman, hair is spiritual, especially locs, Bailey explained. Halle Bailey as Ariel Dearest, the battle for gate C4 was hard fought, but we prevailed. Early this year, set photos of Bailey showed the actress in some of Ariel's iconic costumes. Halle Bailey has been announced as Ariel in Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. 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 real one is plastic. Well before the reaction videos started pouring in, Bailey had a feeling her groundbreaking turn as Ariel would be a big deal. New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. Read about our approach to external linking. Black children reacting to Halle Bailey as Ariel in The Little Mermaid trailer shows why representation matters. Instead, she focuses on Ariels relationship with her 7 sisters. A graduate of Emerson College, she majored in Media Arts Production while specializing in screenwriting. In just five hours, it's earned more than 320,000 likes. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. The Little Mermaid Set Photos Bring First Look at Halle 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'. Its so important for us to see ourselves.. Halle Bailey is ready to take us under the sea with her feature-film debut! Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. #resisthttps://t.co/iOqiNc6vqb. As of July, the highly anticipated movie has wrapped up filming. 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. The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey recently spoke about how she can relate to Ariels character and her longing for more. 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. R&B star Halle Bailey will make her feature film debut as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. 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. #TheLittleMermaid #HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/z0Rik2nxRe. Currently, Bailey's complete transformation as Ariel is stilla well-guarded secret and it will be interesting to see how the actress will breathe life into thepopularcartoon princess. The actress told The Face about the remakes themes of pushing through fear and how fond she is of those ideas. 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. 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 Halle Bailey Begins Filming As The First Black Ariel - HotNewHipHop Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. You can connect with J. Elle on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Well, a new actor playing an existing princess, to be precise. More:The Little Mermaid's Underwater World Needs To Avoid Lion King's CGI Realism, Source: Talks with Mama Tina (via Entertainment Tonight). But it is what it is. When you think about it, it's bizarre she was white the first time around. "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. @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. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? They featured in Beyonce's video for the song All Night and have supported her on some of the dates of her world tours. 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. Following Disney's other live-action adaptations likeThe Lion KingandMulan, the Mouse House is turning its sights on another animated classic. Halle Bailey Shares Photo Of Herself As Ariel In Live-Action The The pilot of Halle Baileys recent Delta airlines flight was honored to have the singer and Little Mermaid star on board. Check out her post below: Bailey's casting as the beloved Disney princess was not without controversy. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. 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's voice is otherworldly. 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.. When [Chle and I] first signed to Parkwood, [Beyonc] was always like I never read my comments. 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. Disney announces new Ariel for live-action 'Little Mermaid': Halle New Teaser Offers First Look At Halle Bailey As Ariel In 'The Little There are themes of divided families, heartbreak, and mystery. The Little Mermaid has been in development since 2016, but only kicked off filming in 2020. 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. A perfect #LittleMermaid. Shop your favorite products and well find the best deal with a single click. 1 hour ago, by Eden Arielle Gordon 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!" Other stars who've commented on Halle's Instagram post congratulating her include Willow Smith, Chrissy Teigen, Jordin Sparks and Gigi Hadid. Filming began in 2020 but was heavily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Little Mermaidalso stars Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Would never had guessed. I loved her, like we all did. Many parents have shown their children reacting to Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. The actress took to Instagram to wrap up her remarkable year and shared photos of her most unforgettable moments while filmingThe Little Mermaid. In this upcoming read, shes giving people the opportunity to understand Ariels story and her family background. Halle Bailey says she was in 'disbelief' over positive response to VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Trending: Halle Bailey is 100% the most qualified person to play Ariel, so get over it. It makes me feel more grateful for where I am.. Halle Bailey 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.". She doesnt quite know what it is yet, but she has to be brave in order to find it on her own. Disney casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in live-action 'Little Mermaid'. i wanna HATE the Mulan remake but the way she twiddles her sword with her hair flowing in the wind? 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 and Chloe star in Black-ish spin-off Grown-ish. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, Skip twitter post 5 by Nola Marianna Ojomu, cast Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play heroine Mulan, performed at the Glastonbury festival last weekend, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Nelson's 97th-minute stunner gives Arsenal victory, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78. EVERYONE at this packed to the gills bar for the World Cup final cheered for the Mulan trailer. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. 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. Abi has a degree in Communication Arts and has years of experience working in the television industry as a researcher, writer, and producer. 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 Reacts to 'The Little Mermaid' #NotMyAriel The actress cast as Ariel can sing, act, dance, and is beautiful. , 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"? This article was published more than3 years ago, This girl can 100% be Ariel, and if yall are mad about it.Complain to your granny, because the rest of us dont wanna hear it.#ariel #littlemermaid pic.twitter.com/9R437ZAkHg. The live-action Little Mermaid is a Disney adaptation of the studio's 1989 animated film. I feel like thats what mermaid hair would be anyway.. Her deep love of movies led to her working at a movie theater for five years, which she loved despite the angry customers. 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. For Ariel?' ", In case you needed a reminder Halles get it DONE. ", @chloexhalle This girl is about to smash it up, yall not even ready. Sept. 13, 2022 4:27 a.m. PT. I didnt see any of the negativity.. Read about our approach to external linking. Fans get a glimpse at the production of 'The Little Mermaid Live!' 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. 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 Bailey on Relating to Ariels Longing and The Little R&B singer and actor Halle Bailey will portray the role of princess Ariel in the new Disney remake. Disney has a good number of live-action remakes in development, butThe Little Mermaid just might be one of the most anticipated. 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 Untold Truth Of Halle Bailey - TheList.com 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. Ariel has this longing for something more, Bailey said. Honestly, when the teaser came out, I was at the D23 Expo [the biggest Disney fan event] and I was so happy. Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNET. 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. The Little Mermaidstar Halle Bailey opens up about why she was shocked when she was cast as Ariel. As a three-year-old, Chloe played a young Beyonce in the 2003 film The Fighting Temptations. The star also spoke about her appreciation for Ariels hair in the live-action remake, as the main character has locs in this interpretation. 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. There better be a cow thats actually a horse in Mulan., I have approximately 20 questions, most of which are, Has Melania seen this?. The star-studded cast also includes Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, and Melissa McCarthy, who plays evil sea witch Ursula. Twitter banned a user who shared a modified, racist clip from Disneys new live action The Little Mermaid Wednesday. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. 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. 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 film, which will start shooting in 2020, will feature new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda. Halle Bailey Talks About Pressure of Playing Little Tom Foster 2 years ago. The same thing happened with the recent preview. Beyond that, it remains to be seen how muchThe Little Mermaid will deviate from the animated original. 1 day ago, by Yerin Kim With more than a year away beforeThe Little Mermaid's much-awaitedrelease,Bailey gave fans a new look at her character with some never-before-seen BTS pictures. 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. The trailer has 1 million likes vs 4 million dislikes. Halle Bailey - Wikipedia Little Mermaid's Ridiculous Casting In 2019, Bailey was tapped to lead the cast of Disney's live-action remake of the 1989 animated classic. She taught tweens and teens from underserved areas how to fight for their dreams. Unpopular opinion: I wanted a redhead Ariel and a black Ursula. 2023 CNET, a Red Ventures company. Dont ever read the comments, Bailey recalled. HOUSTON Third Ward native J. Elle has been on Houston Life before, and today she returned with an EXCITING new project! 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. In 2019, Halle Bailey announced that her Disney dreams came true, after being chosen to portray messages heading her way. 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. And almost-namesake Halle Berry had a simple message: "Halles get it DONE. Sporting Ariel's signature mermaid tail, Bailey was spotted beachside in Sardinia, Italy, alongside Jonah Hauer-King, who is set to play Prince Eric. This girl can 100% be Ariel, and if Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. So what do you need to know about the 19-year-old actress and singer? CNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? 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 From growing up being poor, to a first-generation college graduate, her tenacity and passion dates back to earlier in her career with education. The 21-year-old singer/actress is also currently starring in the teen sitcom Grown-ish. Halle is the first black woman to play Ariel in a movie. 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. 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. ", Bailey noted that the experience made her stronger than she ever thought she could be and then went on to shout out her costars. 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. Shut up. 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.