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This moment means everything to her, said the 23-year-old Bailey, who embodies Ariel in the film, on the sidelines of the premiere. It is an honor to play this “iconic role”. It is the singer’s first leading role. The strip will be in cinemas at the end of May.
The first trailer for the film with the black leading actress had caused discussions on the net. Bailey emphasized how encouraging the trailer was for many people. In fact, videos of excited kids who couldn’t believe their Disney heroine was black also went viral.
Directed by director Rob Marshall (“Chicago”, “Mary Poppins” Returns”), this cinematic reimagining of the fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen is a live-action musical. The classic story about one mermaid’s tragic love for one human prince was animated by Disney in 1989.
Source: Nachrichten
