[Wizard.]

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]

Lizzo should have been Ursula

[sleleen]

Originally Posted by LukeB

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.]

Can Lizzo even act? I mean I know Melissa Mccarthy can't but ....

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Wizard.

Can Lizzo even act? I mean I know Melissa Mccarthy can't but ....

Lizzo can't even sing.

[Barry.]

I love Melissa hope she gets the part.

[Shaun]

"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.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

"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.]

Can she wear red dreads though?

[Strictly Jake]

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]

Originally Posted by Shaun

"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.]

I read this as Halle Berry and thought it was strange given Ariel was barely pushing 20, let alone mid 50s

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Jake.

I read this as Halle Berry and thought it was strange given Ariel was barely pushing 20, let alone mid 50s

Same

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Firewire

"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 </3

[Oliver_W]

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]

while Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play Ursula.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Saph

Melissa McCarthy is funny though?

[Saph]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Melissa McCarthy is funny though?

shes a required taste tbh, about as much versatility as rebel wilson

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Jake.

I read this as Halle Berry and thought it was strange given Ariel was barely pushing 20, let alone mid 50s

Lol, me too

[Tom4784]

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]

Originally Posted by Saph

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]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

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.