1 day ago. The actress told The Face about the However, the war lasted from 1775-1783 and the first plane took flight in 1903. https://t.co/3EN3fVvVAH, Is this the plot of Midsommar? 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. New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. , 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"? Halle Berry is boutta be real confused at all the "Congrats on The Little Mermaid!" She admitted that, because of the picture she had of Ariel in her head, she never imagined she would be called in to audition. 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle (@hallebailey) 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. 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. Advice for the relationships in your life and how to boost your own well-being. Dont worry, LaGuardia was still a mess in the 1770s. 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. Beyonce is a bit of a fairy godmother to Halle and Chloe. It makes me feel more grateful for where I am.. Tom Foster 2 years ago. Halle Bailey attends the 2023 pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills. They featured in Beyonce's video for the song All Night and have supported her on some of the dates of her world tours. Honestly, when the teaser came out, I was at the D23 Expo [the biggest Disney fan event] and I was so happy. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? The Grown-ish actor decided to celebrate the wrapping of Disney s live-action The Little Mermaid Bowl. Congratulations @chloexhalle on this amazing opportunity, we cant wait to see what you do! https://t.co/Q5oAdwMU2a. Of course, there has been plenty of positive feedback to Baileys casting too. July Other stars who've commented on Halle's Instagram post congratulating her include Willow Smith, Chrissy Teigen, Jordin Sparks and Gigi Hadid. 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. From growing up being poor, to a first-generation college graduate, her tenacity and passion dates back to earlier in her career with education. I felt like God was lining up themes in my life with the character. As the song goes, her voice is like a bell, she's their sister, Ariel. #TheLittleMermaid #disney https://t.co/ejuLQOmiSQ. Halle's voice is otherworldly. pic.twitter.com/OMvSWLvakh, @cbouzy, reacting to Ales Zupevcs statue of first lady Melania Trump in her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. Its so important for us to see ourselves.. ", @chloexhalle This girl is about to smash it up, yall not even ready. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Well thank God someone told me what it was. 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. Bailey stars as Ariel, the young mermaid who dreams of life up on land among the humans. Live-Action Little Mermaid BTS Images Give New Look At Halle Bailey's Ariel, The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained, Bailey also performed at Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, Bailey's complete transformation as Ariel, The Little Mermaid's Underwater World Needs To Avoid Lion King's CGI Realism, The New Mad Max Might Break A Decades Old Series Rule, Scream 6's Courteney Cox Breaks Silence On Neve Campbell's Absence, Chris Pratt Joins Luigi Actor To Troll Super Mario Bros. Movie Voice Critics. 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. It does not yet have a release date.. Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. 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. It was much of a shocker for me. To make matters more exciting, Bailey is making history as the first Black actress to play Ariel. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Abi has a degree in Communication Arts and has years of experience working in the television industry as a researcher, writer, and producer. It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. Shortly after Bailey was crowned the next Disney princess, #NotMyAriel began trending, and haters complained about the studio choosing a Black actor to play a character who was white in the 1989 animated film. With the new movie coming out soon, theres been lots of buzz going around, after Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel. 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. 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. Some people Fans get a glimpse at the production of 'The Little Mermaid Live!' Singer Halle Bailey's casting as Ariel in the planned live-action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid has inspired some nasty online backlash. 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 The pilot of Halle Baileys recent Delta airlines flight was honored to have the singer and Little Mermaid star on board. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid. 2023 BBC. It is only a precursor towhat is to come asThe Little Mermaidnears its premiere date. , Awesome, Youre All Set! Read about our approach to external linking. messages heading her way. Halle is the first black woman to play Ariel in a movie. Admittedly was a bit skeptical of a Mulan remake, but that trailer looked very badass, and theres so much power in seeing a live-action version and in Asian girls being able to see themselves represented. Chloe is 21. New behind-the-scenes photos of The Little Mermaid show a glimpse of Halle Bailey as Ariel. The same thing happened with the recent preview. Trump blamed his rain-drenched teleprompter. "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. I was crying all night for two days, just staring at [the videos] in disbelief, Bailey told the Face. Im SO proud of you & your beautiful performance as Ariel, Jodi Benson told Halle Bailey, the star of Disneys live-action Little Mermaid remake. As a three-year-old, Chloe played a young Beyonce in the 2003 film The Fighting Temptations. AsThe Little Mermaid isn't set to debut until next year, it might still be some time before official images emerge. Fact box: the Little Mermaid lives on a TROPICAL CORAL REEF with a calypso-singing lobster with a strong Jamaican accent. Halle Bailey, the star of Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, admits she was shocked when she was invited to @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. https://t.co/VSyY4AWLj0, Do ya'll realize how perfect this is? 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! (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.). Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. 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. ", dream come true pic.twitter.com/sndjYUS6wO, British actress Naomi Scott - who starred in the recent Aladdin live action film, added: "Welcome baby gal. The actress told The Face about the remakes themes of pushing through fear and how fond she is of those ideas. 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. 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.". The Little Mermaid has been in development since 2016, but only kicked off filming in 2020. So what do you need to know about the 19-year-old actress and singer? She taught tweens and teens from underserved areas how to fight for their dreams. ", Bailey noted that the experience made her stronger than she ever thought she could be and then went on to shout out her costars. 1 day ago, by Yerin Kim Related:The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained. 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. 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. In a brand-new teaser trailer released Friday, audiences got to Halle, 19, half of R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle, "said it was a "dream come true". Read about our approach to external linking. But thats what Ive seen her as for so long.. PERIOD. 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. Dont ever read the comments, Bailey recalled. 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. Halle Bailey has responded to the criticism she received after being cast as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNET. The live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated movie will tell the tale of the famed Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. All rights reserved. On July 12, Bailey marked the end of filming with a gorgeous sunset photo of herself in the ocean. 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. Celebs have been flocking to congratulate Halle for landing the role of Ariel. pic.twitter.com/kdg6DohSvK. J. Elle is a prolific Black author and advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. And almost-namesake Halle Berry had a simple message: "Halles get it DONE. The trailer has 1 million likes vs 4 million dislikes. His and other comments have sparked a debate online about diversity in casting. She's probably best known as half of duo Chloe x Halle, has "We knew that being out here was definitely better for the music scene," she said. The 21-year-old singer/actress is also currently starring in the teen sitcom Grown-ish. 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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. Bailey, who began rehearsals for "The Little Mermaid" in London in early 2020, described being away from her family during production for the film, which she said The 21-year-old singer/actressis also currentlystarring in theteen sitcom Grown-ish. The star also spoke about her appreciation for Ariels hair in the live-action remake, as the main character has locs in this interpretation. 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. The real one is plastic. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line. The upcoming film willserve as her big-screen debut. In Disney's upcoming live-action Little Mermaid movie, Halle Bailey, 21, stars as mermaid Ariel, who longs to be human. Bailey said: Getting that role felt very surreal. 21 hours ago, by Lindsay Kimble 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. i wanna HATE the Mulan remake but the way she twiddles her sword with her hair flowing in the wind? In 2019, Bailey was tapped to lead the cast of Disney's live-action remake of When you think about it, it's bizarre she was white the first time around. 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'. In just five hours, it's earned more than 320,000 likes. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from POPSUGAR. Disney casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in live-action 'Little Mermaid'. She might've been shocked she was asked to audition, but those familiar with the rising star aren't surprised at all. R&B star Halle Bailey will make her feature film debut as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." 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. Mecca Thompson, Houston Life Digital Contributor. Disney is planning a new version of its beloved animated classic. She was previously a Times intern after graduating from UCLA and has also worked at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN. 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. 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. 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. 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. Watch the video above to get a peek at what you can expect in her book! As a Black person, you just expect it and its not really a shock anymore, she told the Face. Twitter banned a user who shared a modified, racist clip from Disneys new live action The Little Mermaid Wednesday. @Disney pic.twitter.com/9YPVPPvVpz. "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).". 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. CNET freelancer Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. ", In case you needed a reminder Halles get it DONE. Directed by Rob Marshall, The Little Mermaid opens in theaters May 26. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 3 hours ago, by Sarah Wasilak Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was one of the first to tweet her support for the young star, saying "we can't wait to see what you do! 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. Further A mermaid princess in real life. Check out her post below: Bailey's casting as the beloved Disney princess was not without controversy. which stars Halle Bailey as the titular character and is set to premiere this May. The book also follows 15-year-old Ariel as she prepares to celebrate a coming-of-age ceremony. Indeed, Bailey truly had a busy and unforgettable year. 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. There's already a lot of buzz surrounding Bailey's performance as Ariel, though the actress herself was just surprised to get the part at all. #TheLittleMermaid #HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/z0Rik2nxRe. Great, Click the Allow Button Above "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. Unpopular opinion: I wanted a redhead Ariel and a black Ursula. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Sporting Ariel's signature mermaid tail, Bailey was spotted beachside in Sardinia, Italy, alongside Jonah Hauer-King, who is set to play Prince Eric. matriarchy NOW. But she was prepared to drown out the nonsense. 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 Bailey has proven she has the singing chops to play Ariel, and variousLittle Mermaid set photos have hinted she'll inhabit the role well. They learned instruments and songwriting through YouTube videos and online tutorials, thanks to their dad. 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. 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. A graduate of Emerson College, she majored in Media Arts Production while specializing in screenwriting. 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. Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. Many parents have shown their children reacting to 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. 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. Disney. This girl can 100% be Ariel, and if Following Disney's other live-action adaptations likeThe Lion KingandMulan, the Mouse House is turning its sights on another animated classic.