Halle Bailey as Ariel inThe Little Mermaid(2023).Photo: DisneyHalle Baileygot her fins wet as Ariel in Disney’supcoming live-actionThe Little Mermaid.While speaking withEdition Modern Luxuryfor a feature interview published Monday, Bailey, 22, said she spent as many as 13 hours a day filming scenes in the water while on set in London for the upcoming family film.“I pushed myself as far as I’ve ever pushed myself in life,” Bailey told the outlet. “And I feel like the message from her was to know that you’ve always had it in you.“Bailey, who also revealed that she first watched Disney’s 1989 originalTheLittle Mermaidaround age five, said she is “really excited for my version of the film” after the studio made changes to ensure the character’s motivation to leave the ocean behind don’t just involve falling in love.“We’ve definitely changed that perspective of just her wanting to leave the ocean for a boy,” she said. “It’s way bigger than that. It’s about herself, her purpose, her freedom, her life and what she wants.“As women we are amazing, we are independent, we are modern, we are everything and above,” Bailey added toEdition Modern Luxury. “And I’m glad that Disney is updating some of those themes.“The actress recently teamed up with costarMelissa McCarthy, who plays Ursula in the upcoming film, to unveil the officialTheLittle Mermaidtrailer at the95th Academy Awardson March 12. Back in Sept. 2022, Baileytold PEOPLE at the D23 Expothat the “whole experience of filming” the movie “in more ways than one, mirrored Ariel’s journey of finding herself and her voice.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I remember at the end of filming, wrap day, I was just sobbing because I truly felt like I had come out of this cocoon with Ariel,” Bailey, who wasfirst cast as Ariel in 2019, said at the time.“This story has done so much for me and the filming process has really kind of changed my life,” she told PEOPLE. “I’d definitely say it mirrored what Ariel goes through in the film.“In addition to Bailey and McCarthy, the film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric,Javier Bardemas King Triton, Jacob Tremblay as Ariel’s fish BFF Flounder, Daveed Diggs as the crab Sebastian, and Awkwafina as the seagull Scuttle. The live-action adaptation features music fromLin-Manuel Mirandaand renowned composer Alan Menken, who wrote music for the originalTheLittle Mermaidfilm alongside the late Howard Ashman.The Little Mermaiddives into theaters on May 26, 2023.
Halle Bailey as Ariel inThe Little Mermaid(2023).Photo: Disney
Halle Baileygot her fins wet as Ariel in Disney’supcoming live-actionThe Little Mermaid.While speaking withEdition Modern Luxuryfor a feature interview published Monday, Bailey, 22, said she spent as many as 13 hours a day filming scenes in the water while on set in London for the upcoming family film.“I pushed myself as far as I’ve ever pushed myself in life,” Bailey told the outlet. “And I feel like the message from her was to know that you’ve always had it in you.“Bailey, who also revealed that she first watched Disney’s 1989 originalTheLittle Mermaidaround age five, said she is “really excited for my version of the film” after the studio made changes to ensure the character’s motivation to leave the ocean behind don’t just involve falling in love.“We’ve definitely changed that perspective of just her wanting to leave the ocean for a boy,” she said. “It’s way bigger than that. It’s about herself, her purpose, her freedom, her life and what she wants.“As women we are amazing, we are independent, we are modern, we are everything and above,” Bailey added toEdition Modern Luxury. “And I’m glad that Disney is updating some of those themes.“The actress recently teamed up with costarMelissa McCarthy, who plays Ursula in the upcoming film, to unveil the officialTheLittle Mermaidtrailer at the95th Academy Awardson March 12. Back in Sept. 2022, Baileytold PEOPLE at the D23 Expothat the “whole experience of filming” the movie “in more ways than one, mirrored Ariel’s journey of finding herself and her voice.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I remember at the end of filming, wrap day, I was just sobbing because I truly felt like I had come out of this cocoon with Ariel,” Bailey, who wasfirst cast as Ariel in 2019, said at the time.“This story has done so much for me and the filming process has really kind of changed my life,” she told PEOPLE. “I’d definitely say it mirrored what Ariel goes through in the film.“In addition to Bailey and McCarthy, the film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric,Javier Bardemas King Triton, Jacob Tremblay as Ariel’s fish BFF Flounder, Daveed Diggs as the crab Sebastian, and Awkwafina as the seagull Scuttle. The live-action adaptation features music fromLin-Manuel Mirandaand renowned composer Alan Menken, who wrote music for the originalTheLittle Mermaidfilm alongside the late Howard Ashman.The Little Mermaiddives into theaters on May 26, 2023.
Halle Baileygot her fins wet as Ariel in Disney’supcoming live-actionThe Little Mermaid.
While speaking withEdition Modern Luxuryfor a feature interview published Monday, Bailey, 22, said she spent as many as 13 hours a day filming scenes in the water while on set in London for the upcoming family film.
“I pushed myself as far as I’ve ever pushed myself in life,” Bailey told the outlet. “And I feel like the message from her was to know that you’ve always had it in you.”
Bailey, who also revealed that she first watched Disney’s 1989 originalTheLittle Mermaidaround age five, said she is “really excited for my version of the film” after the studio made changes to ensure the character’s motivation to leave the ocean behind don’t just involve falling in love.
“We’ve definitely changed that perspective of just her wanting to leave the ocean for a boy,” she said. “It’s way bigger than that. It’s about herself, her purpose, her freedom, her life and what she wants.
“As women we are amazing, we are independent, we are modern, we are everything and above,” Bailey added toEdition Modern Luxury. “And I’m glad that Disney is updating some of those themes.”
The actress recently teamed up with costarMelissa McCarthy, who plays Ursula in the upcoming film, to unveil the officialTheLittle Mermaidtrailer at the95th Academy Awardson March 12. Back in Sept. 2022, Baileytold PEOPLE at the D23 Expothat the “whole experience of filming” the movie “in more ways than one, mirrored Ariel’s journey of finding herself and her voice.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“I remember at the end of filming, wrap day, I was just sobbing because I truly felt like I had come out of this cocoon with Ariel,” Bailey, who wasfirst cast as Ariel in 2019, said at the time.
“This story has done so much for me and the filming process has really kind of changed my life,” she told PEOPLE. “I’d definitely say it mirrored what Ariel goes through in the film.”
In addition to Bailey and McCarthy, the film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric,Javier Bardemas King Triton, Jacob Tremblay as Ariel’s fish BFF Flounder, Daveed Diggs as the crab Sebastian, and Awkwafina as the seagull Scuttle. The live-action adaptation features music fromLin-Manuel Mirandaand renowned composer Alan Menken, who wrote music for the originalTheLittle Mermaidfilm alongside the late Howard Ashman.
The Little Mermaiddives into theaters on May 26, 2023.
source: people.com
