Singer Halle Bailey cast as Ariel in Disney's upcoming live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid'
The film, expected to be released in 2020, is directed by Rob Marshall and will include new music from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
"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,” Marshall said. Social media was generally positive about the casting, with many noting the importance of seeing a woman of color in the role.
"Halle Bailey, a Black teens who wears locs, being cast as a Disney princess is what dreams are made of. Imagine what just seeing her onscreen will do for this generation of Black girls,"Disney has recently invested in live-action remakes for a number of its classic films, including"Aladdin,""The Lion King," and"Beauty and the Beast.
The most notable instance of a woman of color playing a white princess was in 1997, when singer Brandy Norwood played the title role of"Cinderella" which aired as part of the"The Wonderful World Of Disney" made for television film series.
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