The actress and singer will star in the live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ set to hit theaters on May 26
Halle Bailey the interpreter of Ariel in the first live-action of ‘The Little Mermaid’, gave an interview to The Face where she can comment and respond to the criticism and attacks that she has been suffering since she was chosen to give life to the daughter of King Triton.
The actress and singer revealed in an interview with The Face that the reaction from the public was already something she knew would happen. “As a black person, you just wait and it’s not a shock anymore,” explained the actress.
However, Halle went on to explain that she seeks to ignore such comments and that this was advice given by Beyoncewhen she and her sister, Chloesigned a contract with Parkwood, the entertainment company founded by the owner of the 2022 hit “Break my soul”.
Queen B’s words had an effect. “Honestly, when the teaser came out, I was at the D23 Expo [o maior evento de fãs da Disney] and I was very happy. I didn’t see any negativity.” Halle.
In the same chat, the actress highlighted the importance of her casting for the black community and how significant it is to feel represented when remembering the videos that her friends and family sent her of children excited to see their first scenes in the skin of the princess of Disney.
I cried all night for two days, just looking at them in disbelief,” she said emotionally. “It makes me feel more grateful for where I am.”
The live-action film of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is directed by Rob Marshallwhile the film’s soundtrack will be signed by Alan Menken It is Lin-Manuel Miranda. As for the cast, in addition to Hallethe public will see Melissa McCarthylike Ursula, in addition to having Jacob Tremblay, Javier Bardem It is Daveed Diggs.
Disney’s new film production is set to premiere on May 26 of this year.
Source: Recreio
