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Bailey dresses her hair in locs, and it was important to her to keep them in the film: no wig. "She wanted to keep her natural hair after speaking with Halle," says Friend. They had to figure out how to adapt the style to this new world, adapting director Rob Marshall's vision, and changing the hue. When it came to hair color, Friend knew she had to find a way that would be most appropriate for Bailey. She was worried about dying her entire head red and the harm that might do, so a friend came up with a workaround. Friend obtained three custom shades of red, 30-inch hair extensions made to encase Bailey's locs in a California company called Extensions Plus.

The Duchess of Sussex has said she found parallels in 1989 Little Mermaid film and her life in the royal family with Harry (left). According to a commentator who attended an early screening of the remake, there was a subtle dig at Kate (right) in the script. According to the writer, one scene between Ariel and Prince Eric (centre) seemed to threaten the princess.

Melissa McCartney stepped back from her villainous role Ursula on the red carpet at The Little Mermaid UK premiere in London on Monday. In a stunning frilled fuchsia gown with long sleeves and a high collared neck, the actress, 52, was stunned. Melissa wore two pairs of huge matching platform boots, which she flashed a glimpse of as she animatedly posed for the cameras, adding height to her frame.

On Monday, AJ Odudu attended the Little Mermaid UK premiere at Odeon Luxe in London's Leicester Square. In a metallic gold breast plate and a black maxi skirt, the new Big Brother host, 35, seemed statuesque. AJ displayed her poised skills on the blue carpet when taking a look at her long pins on the back of her skirt, reflecting the contrast between her skirt's bold side split.

Following its world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday, critics have mixed views on the Little Mermaid remake. When Disney's new film debuts over the United States' Memorial Day weekend, it is expected to make a big splash. According to Deadline, the blockbuster is expected to bring in $110 million (£87 million) over the four-day opening weekend.

Fans of Disney, please pardon, because another favorite song from your childhood has received the live-action treatment. A shiny new clip from The Little Mermaid dropped on Sunday night (May 7) at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. We get to see Prince Eric's sweet moment with Ariel's big kiss, but the mood is set back by a much larger splash. Well, Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. This long-awaited sequel to Disney's classic 1989 film stars Grown-ish's Halle Bailey, also of Chloe x Halle fame, and her angelic voice as Ariel, directed by Rob Marshall and out in theaters May 26. Jonah Hauer-King crowns as Prince Eric, while Melissa McCarthy steps into Ursula's tentacles and Sebastian's claws face Sebastian's claws.

When the Little Mermaid debuts in theaters over the Memorial Day weekend, it is expected to make a big splash. According to Deadline, the live-action recreation of the 1989 animated classic is expected to make $110 million over its four-day opening weekend. If the much-anticipated film makes it to the box office, it would be the eighth biggest Memorial Day debut. The most notable of the four days scoring period is Top Gun: Maverick, which took in $160.5 million this year. Halle Bailey portrays Ariel McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Alan Menken, the original film's producer, also scored the remake, and Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote original songs.

In a new trailer for Disney's much-anticipated live-action musical revival of the beloved film, Halle Bailey talked about how watching The Little Mermaid as a child changed her "whole world." The 23-year-old singer gushed that she grew up "like so many" other 'little girls,' after seeing her character's adventures under the sea in a teaser for her forthcoming film in which she plays Princess Ariel. 'This Little Mermaid embodies what it means to have more for yourself,' she told viewers.' 'It's a dream come true' Rob Marshall, the film's director, later stated that 'this film is a classic, moving tale,' and it's 'important to expand and make it a full experience.' As dressed in Ariel's purple seashell bra and green mermaid tail, footage panned out Bailey's lyrics to Part of Your World.

Imagine a world in which Prince Eric, your childhood crush, is played by your teenage crush, Harry Styles. Sadly, the dream will never come true because the Grammy Award-winning singer, who plays Halle Bailey as Ariel, won't be able to appear in the highly awaited live-action version of "The Little Mermaid." Styles had been selected to play Prince Eric in Disney's latest remake, a role played by Jonah Hauer-King. However, producer Rob Marshall later told Entertainment Weekly, per a cover story published on April 4, that there were actually hundreds of actors auditioning for the role, including Styles. Although Marshall stated that he spoke to the artist on his Disney film, Styles "actually felt like he wanted to go off and do the films that he didn't like," he said, referring to 2022's R-rated "Don't Worry Darling" and "My Policeman."

With its forthcoming live-action version of "The Little Mermaid," Disney is finally preparing to bring us under the sea. The cast appeared on Disney's Investor Day on Dec. 10, 2020, and now, three years later, we're closer than ever to seeing the iconic characters from the 1989 animated film come to life. Halle Bailey, who appears in Ariel in a 4 March interview with Entertainment Tonight, gave us a sneak peek at what to expect from her film's star-studded cast. When asked which character change surprised her the most, she said she'd "definitely" have to say Melissa McCarthy's Ursula.

The live-action version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is finally here, and although the bulk of the film is unknown, we already know how it will differ from the 1989 version in several ways. Halle Bailey, the lead in the film, is another in Disney's expanding series of remakes. In a 20 December interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Rob Marshall said that the latest film will give Ariel a little more agency than the original, although he doesn't see it as a major departure. "The character goes back to Hans Christian Andersen of another century, but it looks in some ways like a very modern woman, someone who sees her life differently than others around her," he said. However, "the fire is very important" to Ariel's latest film, he said, adding, "her passion is extremely important." "She feels displaced, and it's really an epic tale about discovering your authentic self," he told. But also there needs to be a lot of joy. It's a strange combination of youth and wisdom, as well as a slew of soul and heart. "She is so modern."

Rachel Zegler has joined the chorus of voices defending The Little Mermaid actor Halle Bailey's casting from racial outrage. Zegler, 21, who made her debut in West Side Story and will appear in Disney's latest live action remake, replied to a tweet condemning Bailey's casting for Snow White but also criticizing the 22-year-old Bailey's Ariel casting. On Tuesday, Zegler booed Liam Webster, a troll who posted his opinion on the casting.

Since taking on the iconic role of Ariel in a forthcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey admits she felt 'pressured' to do the best possible job. The actress, 22, is a lifelong follower of Hans Christian Andersen's Danish fairy tale, and she didn't want to disappoint viewers with her portrayal of the redheaded mermaid.

Star Halle Bailey is getting help from another big-screen mermaid, Daryl Hannah, just days after the first trailer for The Little Mermaid pulled waves of racist trolls out of the woodwork. Hannah, 61, appeared as mermaid Madison in 1983 smash hit film Splash, alongside Tom Hanks, and she expressed her love for the 22-year-old Bailey by posting a note on Twitter. Hannah's praise comes just after Jodi Benson, the voice actress who played the original Ariel in the animated film, expressed her admiration as well.

After editing the trailer for The Little Mermaid and replacing actress Halle with a white woman, an AI scientist was slammed by social media followers. Ariel and the altered mermaid, a Twitter user whose account is now suspended, posted his work with a side-by-side of Halle. The tweet said he'fixed" the trailer and predicted that once it's released, he'd be able to change the entire film. The change follows the official trailer's unveiling and led YouTube to deactivate the dislike counter after it exceeded more than 1.5 million dislikes. The 22-year-old princess told PEOPLE that she is focusing on the help she is getting from children, who have been touched by seeing a princess who looks like them.

Since being confronted with a slew of racial outrage, Jodi, who narrated Ariel in Disney's 1989 The Little Mermaid cartoon, has backed live-action actress Halle. Only days after the official trailer received over one million dislikes, the original star of The Little Mermaid appeared to support the live-action actress. In an Instagram Story post, Jodi, 60, supported Halle, 22, saying she was'so proud' of the actress. This isn't the first time a actress who performed Ariel has expressed her admiration to Halle, as she previously claimed who will be playing Ariel. According to PEOPLE, the 22-year-old spoke to children, who have been touched by seeing a princess who appears to be them.

Since actress Halle Bailey faced racial retaliation from trolls on Twitter, the Little Mermaid has earned over 1.5 million likes on YouTube. Despite receiving 1.5 million dislikes on YouTube, the official teaser has gained 1.5 million likes on YouTube and even got YouTube to delete the dislike counter. The Little Mermaid is the live-action version of the famous Disney princess film starring Grown-ish actress Halle Bailey, 22, 22. As Halle is a Black woman, the film has a raging backlash as a result of a racial assault. According to PEOPLE, the 22-year-old princess is focusing on the support she is getting from her children, who have been touched by seeing a princess who looks like them. YouTube has since disabled the dislike counter.

During the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, devoted Disney fans were treated to a special treat. The Little Mermaid's official first look trailer was posted, giving a preview of the live-action remake based on the beloved cartoon. Halle Bailey, a comedian, stars Ariel, and it's scheduled to premiere in theaters next year on May 26, 2023.

Penelope Cruz appeared to be in good spirits as she enjoyed the sun while enjoying a yacht ride in Portofio, Italy, on Sunday. As she slipped into an orange swimsuit for a spot of sunbathing, the actress, 48, who was joined by her family and friends on the holiday, looked stunning. The Spanish film actress, who was heading for a dip in the sea, showcasing her jaw-dropping figure in the skintight clothing.

In the aftermath of receiving racial abuse as a result of her appearance as Ariel in the lead role of the live action version of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey has opened up about the help she received from her grandparents. The 22-year-old actress/singer told Variety that her grandparents told her about the bigotry they had endured and that she was boosted when they told her how important her role in the film was. "You don't know what this is doing for us, for our families, for those little Black and brown girls who are going to see themselves in you," the Atlanta native told me.