Halle Bailey

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'The Little Mermaid' Teaser: First Look At Halle Bailey In Disney's ... (Deadline)

Disney today offered a first look at its live-action 'Little Mermaid' film directed by Rob Marshall and starring Halle Bailey.

The story centers on the mermaid princess Ariel, who makes a Faustian bargain with the sea witch Ursala in an attempt to become human and win the love of a prince. Clements and John Musker wrote and directed the original film, which became an instant classic upon its release, grossing over $211M worldwide and winning Academy Awards for Best Music, Original Score and Best Music, Original Song, along with two Golden Globes, a Grammy and other accolades. The upcoming musical fantasy pic will feature songs created for the original film, as well as new ones penned by original composer Alan Menken, with lyrics by Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was so exciting for me to play those emotions and to have Rob directing me and being such a moving force on this film was really an honor.” This year’s confab runs at the Anaheim Convention Center through Sunday, September 11. … The three days filming ‘Part of Your World’ was the most beautiful experience of my life — feeling all the feelings she feels, her passion, discomfort, everything she’s experiencing.

'Little Mermaid' trailer: See Halle Bailey as Princess Ariel (Los Angeles Times)

Behold, the first trailer for Disney's remake of 'The Little Mermaid' — starring Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy — is out.

Directed by Rob Marshall, “The Little Mermaid” introduces Bailey as the latest live-action Disney princess. She swims upward, followed by a fish that looks to be Flounder, to see what’s on the surface. In the preview, Bailey’s Ariel swims alongside sea life and explores the ruins of a sunken ship. [and Rachel Zegler as Snow White](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-06-22/rachel-zegler-snow-white-disney-west-side-story) (“Snow White”). The studio giant has also cast Elle Fanning as Aurora (“Maleficent”), Lily James as Cinderella (“Cinderella”), Emma Watson as Belle (“Beauty and the Beast”), Naomi Scott as Jasmine (“Aladdin”), Yifei Liu as Mulan (“Mulan”) Additionally, the movie musical features new original songs written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Little Mermaid trailer gives first look at Halle Bailey's Ariel (Polygon)

The live action Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem, and Awkwafina. Music is by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Menken worked with acclaimed lyricist [Howard Ashman](https://www.polygon.com/disney-plus/2020/8/7/21357774/howard-disney-plus-review) to nail the music, and the rest is history. [Broadway musical formula](https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/26/18239897/little-mermaid-part-of-your-world-howard-ashman-ariel-jodi-benson-interview) to the studio’s animated movies. Moana and

Disney's first 'Little Mermaid' trailer is here: See Halle Bailey's Ariel ... (USA TODAY)

Disney released the first trailers Friday for "The Little Mermaid," the live action remake starring Halle Bailey, and "Disenchanted" at fan expo D23.

You see all the sides of her," Marshall said. The remake is expected in theaters on May 26, 2023. [the first teaser trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-wPm99PF9U&feature=emb_logo) for the live-action version of the 1989 animated film, showing Halle Bailey's mermaid Ariel singing "Part of Your World," at [the Disney fan expo D23](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/09/09/disney-pixar-announce-inside-out-2-amy-poehler/8039403001/) on Friday.

'The Little Mermaid' First Look: Halle Bailey Debuts Her Version of ... (Variety)

Director Rob Marshall, of “Chicago” fame, celebrated the fact that this was a live action musical. Bringing up the Oscar-winning movie from the past, he said, “ ...

Ariel, already fascinated by the world of humans, falls deeply in love with the handsome Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) after saving him during a shipwreck, and resolves to meet him in the world above water. Bailey recalled receiving support from her grandparents during the backlash, who reminded her of the impact a Black princess on the big screen would have. As for the new mermaid, Bailey “came in and claimed the role,” Marshall said. The first footage of the highly anticipated “Little Mermaid” live-action remake has been unveiled at Disney’s [D23](https://variety.com/t/d23/) expo, revealing the acclaimed R&B star and actor in the iconic role of mermaid princess Ariel. Adapted from the 1989 film from John Musker and Ron Clements, which was based on the Hans Christian Andersen 19th century fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid” tells the story of Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem), the ruler of the underwater kingdom Atalantica. We still retain the beauty of the original score by the late great Howard Ashman.”

"The Little Mermaid" Trailer Is Finally Here, And Halle Bailey Proves ... (BuzzFeed)

The live-action film features Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as ...

I mean, I'm not even a Little Mermaid fan, and I was in awe. I (Karlton) was in the building for the event, and OH BOY! And LET ME TELL YOU: Although the CGI is a work in progress, the footage still looks great.

Little Mermaid's Halle Bailey Reveals 1 Marvel Superhero She ... (The Direct)

The Grammy Award-nominated singer and actress is set for stardom with her role as Ariel in Disney's upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. The film ...

Kevin Feige has also [been very clear about his intention](https://thedirect.com/article/mcu-x-men-avengers-kevin-feige) to bring the X-Men into the Marvel universe; now the question is when. While the X-Men team are essential Marvel characters, they've yet to be introduced to the MCU. Marvel that It's a hugely appealing franchise for any actor, and Halle Bailey is just the latest to voice her interest in a Marvel role. The film won't hit cinemas until 2023, but Bailey's performance is already making waves (pun intended) at D23. "I think any Marvel superhero would just be amazing.