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Wizard. 03-07-2019 10:57 PM
Halle Bailey cast as Ariel in 'Little Mermaid' live-action remake!
 
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Chloe x Halle member Halle Bailey is ready to become part of Disney’s world.
The R&B singer has been tapped to play Ariel in Disney’s next live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” Although director Rob Marshall has spent the last couple of months meeting with talent, insiders say Bailey has been a clear front runner from the beginning.
“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 said in a statement.

Bailey is joining a cast that includes Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina, while Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play Ursula.
“The Little Mermaid” will incorporate original songs from the 1989 animated hit as well as new tunes from original composer Alan Menken and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda is also producing the film along with Marshall, Marc Platt and John DeLuca
A black Ariel is a pleasant surprise! She also has a great voice.

LukeB 03-07-2019 10:59 PM
Lizzo should have been Ursula

sleleen 03-07-2019 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LukeB (Post 10615103)
Lizzo should have been Ursula
Melissa is only in talks and everyone on twitter including Lizzo wants Lizzo so maybe they might reach out to her

Wizard. 03-07-2019 11:02 PM
Can Lizzo even act? I mean I know Melissa Mccarthy can't but ....

Marsh. 03-07-2019 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Wizard. (Post 10615106)
Can Lizzo even act? I mean I know Melissa Mccarthy can't but ....
Lizzo can't even sing.

Barry. 03-07-2019 11:26 PM
I love Melissa hope she gets the part.

Shaun 04-07-2019 02:06 AM
"I know Melissa can't but-"

Yeah I mean she's only just picked up an Oscar nomination, presumably because she can't act.

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That said, it should be a drag queen in the role, since the character was moulded from one. Ginger Minj would be perfect - can act, sing, and has a distinctive voice (not sure Ursula being from the deep south would work but shush).

Wizard. 04-07-2019 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 10615275)
"I know Melissa can't but-"

Yeah I mean she's only just picked up an Oscar nomination, presumably because she can't act.

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That said, it should be a drag queen in the role, since the character was moulded from one. Ginger Minj would be perfect - can act, sing, and has a distinctive voice (not sure Ursula being from the deep south would work but shush).
Sure if you call acting exactly the same in every single film a good actress. I don’t think she’s versatile enough to play Ursula. It’s just my opinion.

Wizard. 04-07-2019 07:51 AM
Can she wear red dreads though?

Strictly Jake 04-07-2019 09:19 AM
I learnt of chloe x Halle a couple of years ago from their YouTube covers it's nice to see how far they have come. I'm not bothered about a black ariel. But I am more fussed that ariels red hair is pretty iconic so they need to give her a wig

Firewire 04-07-2019 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 10615275)
"I know Melissa can't but-"

Yeah I mean she's only just picked up an Oscar nomination, presumably because she can't act.

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That said, it should be a drag queen in the role, since the character was moulded from one. Ginger Minj would be perfect - can act, sing, and has a distinctive voice (not sure Ursula being from the deep south would work but shush).
"Mummy, what does Ginger Minj mean?"

Jake. 04-07-2019 09:52 AM
I read this as Halle Berry and thought it was strange given Ariel was barely pushing 20, let alone mid 50s

LukeB 04-07-2019 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake. (Post 10615366)
I read this as Halle Berry and thought it was strange given Ariel was barely pushing 20, let alone mid 50s
Same:laugh:

MB. 04-07-2019 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Firewire (Post 10615355)
"Mummy, what does Ginger Minj mean?"
She actually said recently that she's looking to change her name because Disney keep rejecting her auditions after they Google what it means :joker: </3

Oliver_W 04-07-2019 11:04 AM
So she's from Atlanta instead of Atlantis?

I can't wait to see what lengths she goes to in order to keep her hair from getting wet.

Saph 04-07-2019 11:05 AM
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while Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play Ursula.
https://media1.tenor.com/images/e534...itemid=5221973

Oliver_W 04-07-2019 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Saph (Post 10615406)
Melissa McCarthy is funny though?

Saph 04-07-2019 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Oliver_W (Post 10615409)
Melissa McCarthy is funny though?
shes a required taste tbh, about as much versatility as rebel wilson

AnnieK 04-07-2019 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake. (Post 10615366)
I read this as Halle Berry and thought it was strange given Ariel was barely pushing 20, let alone mid 50s
Lol, me too :laugh:

Tom4784 04-07-2019 11:37 AM
I was hoping for Zendaya tbh but I don't know anything about this actress to judge her.

I just hope to god that Melissa McCarthy doesn't play Ursula, it would be a travesty of a casting.

Strictly Jake 04-07-2019 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Saph (Post 10615414)
shes a required taste tbh, about as much versatility as rebel wilson
I love both Melissa and Rebel Wilson. In fact I wanted rebel to play Ursula!

Tom4784 04-07-2019 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Oliver_W (Post 10615409)
Melissa McCarthy is funny though?
She's basically the female Adam Sandler, unlike him she's a good actress, yes but Ursula? No, McCarthy's far too bland for it.


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