Disney Finds 'Little Mermaid' Star in Singer Halle Bailey (THR)

[Penguin]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...ttle-mermaid-star-singer-halle-bailey-1220951

Bailey, part of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, has nabbed the starring role in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, and will play the role of Ariel, the rebellious daughter of King Triton who longs to live on dry land.

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[Lifejumper]

I love it.

Can't wait for the meltdowns.

 

[Serene]

Doubt I was the first to misread that headline nor will I be the last

 

[marcus]

congrats

 

[Deleted member 887]

I dig this. Can't wait for the meltdowns.

 

[Penguin]

Doubt I was the first to misread that headline nor will I be the last

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Oh I had to read it several times even with a picture in the tweet.

 

[BlackFyre]

I read that as Halle Berry.

 

[SugarNoodles]

But can she swim?

Jk glad they're casting a singer.



Edit: ummmmm.... didn't have swimming-race related stereotypes in mind when I posted this. Sorry for the insensitivity.

 

[thekonamicode]

Let's gooooooo!

 

[Dale Copper]

Doubt I was the first to misread that headline nor will I be the last

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Nope I was like.....how can Halle play such a young character unless they cgi her.

 

[RDreamer]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Same here. I was like wut.

 

[Mudcrab]

Oh I had to read it several times even with a picture in the tweet.

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lmao no kidding

 

[Deleted member 1248]

But can she swim?

Jk glad they're casting a singer.

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There's levels to this joke.

 

[egg]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Right, i was like......singer since when? Tf!

 

[El Bombastico]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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LOL same

 

[Lotus]

Black Ariel? Nice

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Saaaaaame

 

[Deleted member 31817]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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I'm glad I wasn't the only one.

 

[Link]

I feel like she'll look good as a redhead. Photoshoppers, get to it!

 

[Rayne]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Yep did a double take.

 

[Lone]

I HAVE TO STAN!!!!

 

[Ithil]

Halle B- oh right.

 

[Horns]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Same here. I was like wut.

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Same.

 

[Ryan.]

I was pulling for Zendaya(I have no idea if the rumors of that had any truth to them) but I'm up for this.

 

[Manu]

I'm noticing a pattern of redheads turned black in adaptations. Is it just me?

Not complaining though, it's just funny.

 

[ZealousD]

Racists getting mad on Twitter in 5... 4... 3... 2...

 

[adj_noun]

Idris Elba Triton incoming?

 

[Hydrus]

#notmyhalleberry

 

[Zaro]

Seems a good fit.

 

[Deleted member 4353]

No way i am the only that read this as Halle Berry. Good for her. She and her sis are so great on Grownish. Are they twins?

 

[Platy]

I never been more afraid of a redhead ariel in my life

 

[Lotus]

I'm noticing a pattern of redheads turned black in adaptations. Is it just me?

Not complaining though, it's just funny.

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MJ, Ariel, who else

 

[catboy]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Same lmao

 

[It’s Time To Go]

No way i am the only that read this as Halle Berry.

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No I definitely did. Cool casting though.

 

[vestan]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Same

 

[Torpedo Vegas]

Black Ariel? Nice



Saaaaaame

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Samuel J Jackson for King Triton.

 

[iaproject]

But can she swim?

Jk glad they're casting a singer.

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[Manu]

MJ, Ariel, who else

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Jimmy Olsen. I'm sure I can think of more examples but I'm blanking out right now.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I love it.

Can't wait for the meltdowns.

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She's supposed to be a white mermaid!

 

[Cpt-GargameL]

But can she swim?

Jk glad they're casting a singer.

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Damnnn

 

[Kalentan]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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Okay so I'm not the only one.

 

[Son Lamar]

I love it.

Can't wait for the meltdowns.

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The only thing that brings me joy, is watching their angry.

 

[Deleted member 887]

I feel like she'll look good as a redhead. Photo shoppers, get to it!

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Oh she'll look amazing as a redhead.

Saw someone suggest they cast Christopher Judge as Triton.

 

[Charpunk]

I read that title like 12 times and I still saw Halle berry until I read the thread.

 

[nsilvias]

I read that as Halle Berry.

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[Gustaf]

why it always seems that redheads are turned into black people?

 

[ManaByte]

Oh she'll look amazing as a redhead.

Saw someone suggest they cast Christopher Judge as Triton.

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Holy shit that would INDEED be awesome.

 

[Stoopkid]

The meltdowns

 

[Cpt-GargameL]

I'm glad this is happening. When is this supposed to release?

 

[Jraphics Horse]

Singing underwater is a lot harder in live action.

 

[Lulu]

But can she swim?

Jk glad they're casting a singer.

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