Halle Bailey has spoken out about some of the negative reactions she received after she was cast in The Little Mermaid, and what she hopes her casting will mean for young viewers.
The singer and actor will star as angel-voiced mermaid Ariel in the forthcoming live-action remake of the 1992 Disney film.
The Little Mermaid is expected to reach cinemas on 26 May 2023.
Ahead of the film’s release, Bailey recalled the time around her casting announcement and shared her grandparents’ supportive words among the negativity.