After a wait that took longer than necessary due to the pandemic, next year we will finally dive into the ocean to meet the new Disney Ariel. Halle Bailey stars in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” directed by Rob Marshall. The actress and singer, who forms the duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Chloe Bailey, faced a lot of criticism when it was announced because there is a part of the public who does not want to see a black woman play the siren.
But Halle Bailey preferred to turn a deaf ear to the haters and focus on what she knows to be a moment that will mark the lives of many black girls and boys: “I want the little girl in me and all the little girls like me who are watching me to know that they are special, that they should be princesses in every way.. There’s no reason they can’t. That restatement is something I needed. “ explains in an interview with Variety in which he recalls that what is “tokenism” for some, for an entire community is a before and an after: “What it would mean to me, how it would change my confidence, my confidence, everything. Things that seem so small to everyone else are huge to us.”.
Ignoring the insults and criticisms was no easy task, but luckily he had his sister and family by his side. About her He points out her grandparents, who have reminded her with all the episodes of racism they have had to endure how important it is for her to play a beloved princess like Ariel: “FWhat a beautiful and inspiring thing to hear her words of encouragement, telling me “you don’t understand what it will mean for us, for our community, for all the black and Latina girls that will be seen in you””.
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Regarding the film, Rob Marshall is full of praise for the protagonist, which ensures it “She had an incredible ability to dig deep, to find the truth in Ariel’s passion and heart. It was like witnessing the birth of a great actress.”. A particular scene stands out in which Bailey sings ‘Part of your world’ for the second time and the waves break behind him, a mythical moment in the animated film: “Halle sang that moment an octave higher than the original. It is the most incredible and powerful moment in the film because it crystallizes not only her incredible vocal ability but also her emotional passion for singing it.”. The live-action remake will feature tracks from the Disney classic and new compositions by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Halle Bailey also spoke about her experience working with Javier Bardem, who plays King Triton, Ariel’s father: “I’ve always said that my father is a copy of King Triton, he has always been overprotective with my sister and with me. That’s one of the things I love about him, the way he loves. When he shot scenes with Javier, he channeled my experience with my father, how deep his love is and how strong and protective he becomes “. Bailey says there is a lot of Ariel in her: “Her sense of desire, her search for herself, is something I could really relate to. She knew where she wanted to go and she wouldn’t let anyone stop her.”.
The live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” will be released. in cinemas on May 26, 2023.
Source: E Cartelera
