While casting Zendaya as Ariel in The Little Mermaid live-action remake seems like a no-brainer for Disney, it could end up creating controversy for hiring a woman of color to take on the role of Ariel.
Disney and representatives for Zendaya Coleman have yet to respond to the reports about the actress taking on the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid live-action remake, but the choice makes sense.
Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is reportedly courting former Disney Channel star Zendaya to play the lead role as Ariel.
The new report of Zendaya joining the cast of The Little Mermaid live-action remake as Ariel was first revealed by That Hashtag Show.