Rob Marshall Was Shocked by ‘Little Mermaid’ Racial Casting Conversation: ‘We’ve Moved So Far Past That’
“It was very moving to me to see how important this kind of casting is for the world,” Marshall said.
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Trevor Noah Slams Racist Response to Halle Bailey’s ‘Little Mermaid’: ‘We’re Doing This Again?’
“Once again, a bunch of internet racists are upset that a fictional character is being played by a Black person.”
Original ‘Little Mermaid’ Actress Defends Halle Bailey Against Racist Casting Backlash
The original actress who voiced Ariel is standing up for her fellow actress.
‘The Little Mermaid’: A Milestone in Colorblind Casting, But Black Fairy Tales Need Representation Too
Halle Bailey’s casting is a breakthrough for the industry, but there’s another conversation to be had.
‘The Little Mermaid’: Halle Bailey Is Ariel in Huge Breakthrough for Colorblind Casting
The Chloe x Halle singer joins a cast that includes Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina.
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