On Air Now
The Capital Late Show with Sonny Jay 10pm - 1am
Halle Bailey played Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid remake.
This image appears in the gallery:
Halle Bailey: 13 facts about the Little Mermaid's Ariel actress you need to know
10. Halle Bailey played Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid remake.
It was announced Halle Bailey would play Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' live action remake in July 2019. Halle thanked fans for their support when the news broke and wrote that it was a “dream come true”. Rob Marshall, who will direct the film, said: “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.” [Photo via Disney/Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence]
