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Daveed Diggs thinks that Halle Bailey’s performance as Ariel in The Little Mermaid is one of the best in the film. The Hamilton star revealed that it was “incredible” that Bailey was cast as the lead in the fantasy film. For Diggs, the representation of underrepresented people on the big screen is essential to making them personalize the story. Besides the fact that Daveed Diggs and Halle Bailey were co-stars in the Disney film, the actor expressed his happiness for Bailey.
Daveed Diggs Thrilled by Halle Bailey Playing Ariel
The Little Mermaid remake star, Daveed Diggs, is happy to see some representation on the big screen. More than a representation of an underrepresented group, Diggs is also happy with the choice of casting for the role. Diggs relayed his excitement at Bailey’s casting in a chat with People at the film’s world premiere.
Diggs revealed that he thought it was important for children of all ethnicities to get some sort of representation on the big screen. For the actor, Bailey’s casting will make these underrepresented kids personalize the story. Per Diggs, Bailey’s casting as Ariel was perfect, as she should be the only one playing the role for the famous Disney movie.
Diggs’ interview with the outlet wasn’t the first time the actor praised the Let It Shine star. In a 2021 chat with HollywoodLife, the actor described Bailey as the “perfect choice” to play the role of Ariel. The actor, who voiced Sebastian the crab in the same movie, stressed her talents. He revealed that viewers would fall in love with the peculiarity of Bailey’s voice and the delivery of her role.
How Does Halle Bailey Feel About Her Role as Ariel?
It is one thing for others to praise your portrayal of a role and another to feel happy about it. Bailey’s chat with Deadline shows she’s just as excited about her portrayal of the role as her co-star, Diggs. In the chat, the actress expressed her excitement at the premiere of the live-action movie of the musical fantasy film.
For the actress, portraying the role of Ariel was necessary for its cultural impact on young people of color. Bailey experienced representation growing up and was excited for kids of color to experience the same. Also, Bailey expressed her delight at being one of the princesses of the Disneyverse.Â
The trailer for The Little Mermaid led to a beautiful trend of colored babies in awe of a black Disney princess. With the movie finally out for the public to see, one can only imagine the next trend that will arise from it.