Grateful to be able to “reinvent Ariel”, Halle Bailey wants to inspire new generations

When Disney revealed that the actress and singer Halle Bailey would be in charge of bringing Ariel to life in the live action of ‘The little Mermaid’, the audience was not the only one surprised, but it was also left open-mouthed, as revealed in a new interview that went viral on social networks, where it ensures that it tries to inspire black and brunette girls.

It’s no secret that the Little Mermaid promotional campaign was overshadowed by thousands of negative and racist comments that Disney chose a black actress to play the role of the princess from the classic animated film, but aside. your Halle Bailey is proud have the opportunity toreinvent Ariel“.

“I couldn’t even believe I would (audition). “says Halle Bailey in this interview that quickly went viral on social media, where she explains what her experience was like when she was given the lead role of Live action “The Little Mermaid”.to what he describes as something very surreal: “It was very shocking to me. When they asked me to audition, I looked at it and said, ‘Me? for Ariel? It does not make sense‘”.

I’m so grateful that I can reinvent Ariel and show other black and brown girls that, ‘hey, you can be too, you’re magical and mythical and all the beautiful things out there.

In this statement, Halle Bailey confesses that she couldn’t believe it at first Disney she has offered to audition to bring Ariel to life, as she is aware that her physical appearance is completely different from that of the animated princess, yet she feels proud and grateful for her work and hopes to inspire new generations.

Halle Bailey reacts emotionally to reactions from “The Little Mermaid” trailer

While many people, more than a million to be exact, gave “I don’t like” the trailer for “The Little Mermaid” on YouTube, many others shared their daughters’ reactions on social networks seeing the trailer for the first time presented in the D23 Expo 2022where Halle Bailey plays Ariel.

Some of these videos that have become popular on social networks, have arrived in the hands of Halle Bailey and through Instagram and Twitter, the actress and singer did not hesitate to share them and write her emotion for the innocence of the girls who are thrilled to see Ariel as a black girl, unlike the animated film.

“I am really amazed, to see the reactions of these little girls, it makes me very moved, this means a lot to me, thank you all for your unwavering supportHalle Bailey wrote in her networks, completely putting aside the rejection of people who disagree with this controversial live action that will debut in theaters in May 2023.