The American singer Halle Bailey won the leading role in the Disney film “Arielle, the Mermaid”. The cartoon of the same name from 1989, which is based on the short story of Hans Christian Andersen, served as an inspiration for the planned new film adaptation. This time actors will take over the roles and award -winning composers will write the music for the film. Preparations for filming are currently in full swing.
The singer Halle Bailey was first popular on YouTube
The 19-year-old singer Halle Bailey is very popular in the USA. Already as a teenager she had a successful YouTube channel. Together with her sister Chloe, she founded a R&B duo that conquered the hearts of young people in America. The talented sisters were discovered by Beyoncé. At that time, she supported the pop icon in the production of several songs.
In search of an actress or singer who could take on the role of “Arielle, the mermaid”, the Disney producers and the director played many talented candidates. But Halle had conquered her hearts with her “avarice and substance”. The filming should begin at the beginning of next year. Melissa McCarthy is currently under discussion for the role of evil Ursula.
Halle Bailey as Arielle? Fans and opponents argue on Twitter
But not everyone is enthusiastic about the choice of the main actress. A hashtag Nothmyiel on Twitter quickly gained popularity. Above all, the fact that the actress does not similar to the cartoon character is criticized. However, numerous fans of the cartoon also spoke up and supported Halle with a hashtag Black Princessariel. The Oscar winner Halle Berry also supported the young lady.
Incidentally, two more Disney films came to the cinemas this year: “Aladdin” and “The Lion King”. The film studio plans to film its most famous cartoon films in the coming years. The songs are also re -recorded.This messageAlready caused a sensation among the Disney fans. Video cassette collections with the most popular Disney films ever were sold on Ebay for more than $ 5000.
