Halle Bailey is a popular singer who gained fame and a massive fan following for her being one half of Chloe x Halle that she formed with her sister, Chloe Bailey. The singer has a knack for acting as she has been part of several movies and TV Series such as Last Holiday, Grown-ish, Let it Shine, and many more. The Cool People singer was selected in 2019 to play the role of Ariel in a live-action film of The Little Mermaid.
Halle Bailey stated how her film would change the perspective of the film. The singer believes that even though the 1989 animated version of the film was good and magical, that presented the typical Disney qualities. However, she believes that is not the ideal story in the 21st century.
Halle Bailey’s Superior Opinion of her The Little Mermaid
During her exclusive with Edition, The Shine Bright singer stated that the role of Ariel is very close to her because the animated character has helped her to grow up. The singer stated that during her shoot she used to push herself to the edge and Ariel helped her a lot because she tells her that “you’ve always had it in you.”
“I feel like I learned so much through her. I auditioned when I was 18, got the role when I was 19, and I turn 23 this year. So I genuinely feel like [Ariel’s] helped me grow up. I pushed myself as far as I’ve ever pushed myself in life. And I feel like the message from her was to know that you’ve always had it in you.”
Halle Bailey continued that she was five when she first watched The Little Mermaid, and Ariel was her favorite Disney princess. However, the film was immensely criticized because of the sexism present in the animated film. But the singer promised that her film is suitable for this generation as it gives purpose, freedom, and what women want in life.
“I’m really excited for my version of the film because we’ve definitely changed that perspective of just her wanting to leave the ocean for a boy. It’s way bigger than that. It’s about herself, her purpose, her freedom, her life and what she wants.”
As women we are amazing, we are independent, we are modern, we are everything and above. And I’m glad that Disney is updating some of those themes.”
The film has high expectations because when the trailer was uploaded it became one of the most watched videos on the platform, and it generated a lot of hate among people because of the skin color of the actress.
The Audience Criticized the Film for Halle Bailey’s Ethnicity
When the trailer for The Little Mermaid was uploaded on 12th March 2023, an uncontrollable wave of racist comments flooded the comment section of the trailer on the platform. The trailer is being disliked by the criticizers because Halle Bailey’s skin color does not match the original features of the Disney Princess from the animated film. However, Josh Gad, the voice actor who played Olaf in Frozen came forward to silence the haters.
“Imagine being so broken and pathetic in life that your chief concern is the skin color of… a make-believe singing mermaid.”
The Little Mermaid has high hopes because it is one of the most anticipated Disney remakes, along with a star-studded cast, and a gripping plot that the audience would enjoy watching in the theatres.
The Little Mermaid will premiere on the big screens on 26th May 2023.
Source: Edition Modern Luxury
