New 'Little Mermaid' Halle Bailey reflects on bringing iconic character to live-action

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New Little Mermaid Halle Bailey reflects on effort it took to bring iconic character to live-action big screen

The live action version of "The Little Mermaid" brings an iconic Disney character back to the big screen. Halle Bailey is Ariel for a whole new generation. Playing the title role for director Rob Marshall has been one amazing experience for this rising star and for her Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King.The live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" brings an iconic Disney character back to the big screen.

Halle Bailey is Ariel for a whole new generation. Playing the title role for director Rob Marshall has been one amazing experience for this rising star and for her Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King."And we walked into the most beautiful presentation we'd ever seen in our lives. It literally felt like a ride out of Disneyland. I mean, it was just like, 'Wow!' We were, like, this is what it's going to look like. Just so magical.

The roles were physically challenging for both stars, with Bailey admitting it had her exercising every day."The Little Mermaid" will be in theaters on May 26.Copyright © 2023 OnTheRedCarpet.com. All Rights Reserved.

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