Halle Bailey will star in the role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid.
Disney has cast the 19-year-old singer in the leading role, with Rob Marshall saying she possesses “a rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance” and a “glorious singing voice.”
The film will feature new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda.
It will start shooting in 2020,
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BTS boycott Grammys over new Asian pop award category
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Daily Mail seeks interim $13 million payment after Prince Harry loses lawsuit
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It's official: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11
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