Disney released the trailer for The Little Mermaid, and we are in love! The long-awaited live-action remake, which stars songstress Halle Bailey as Ariel, is just as important as it is stunning.
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Disney announced in September 2021 that the remake will hit theaters on Memorial Day weekend in 2023, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The trailer starts with Bailey swimming through the seas, her beautiful locs in Ariel’s signature red color, and then adds Bailey’s soulful vocals on the film’s famous song, “Part of Your World.”
Some individuals had issues with the difference in race between Bailey and the original Disney classic’s mermaid, but director Rob Marshall stood by his decision.
“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 shared in a statement, according to Playbill.
In June 2021, Bailey posted a photo on her Instagram, letting us know that production had wrapped. And she was so excited for us to see her as Princess Ariel.
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