Wanna See 'em Dancin'

I was going to post this at end of MerMay but didn't, however now with the announcement of Halle Bailey winning the role of Ariel in Disney's Live Action The Little Mermaid, I feel like now is a good time to post it.

Is it a curve ball casting? Yes. Would I like to see Ariel exactly like the animated cartoon bought to life? Sure, however there is more character to Ariel than being white, so much more. Halle Bailey won the role out of the hundreds of actresses of every race auditioned because she BEST captures Ariel’s spirit, innocence, tenacity and charm, and that in my opinion is more important than portraying Ariel as white. I’d never heard of Bailey before the casting announcement but looking at her she’s got Ariel’s cute smile, wide set eyes, similar bone structure and WOW she has the most beautiful singing voice!! The OG Ariel isn't going anywhere, she will ALWAYS be iconic and beloved and I will continue to love her but I 100% support Halle Bailey in the the role, it is time for a new generation to have a fresh face to aspire to. The hateful, racist comments I have seen directed at the actress are frankly disgusting, I just hope Bailey has the courage to swim strong in the face of adversity much like Ariel herself. The ocean is a big place but it has no room for bigots and if people can’t accept the casting then maybe it is best they stay on dry land because this is an adventure I for one am diving into head first #yesmyariel

 

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