The Little Mermaid's Colorblind Casting and Mixed Reviews
Director Rob Marshall and the cast of Disney's new live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid address the controversy surrounding the casting of Halle Bailey, a Black actress, as Ariel. Marshall emphasizes that the casting was based solely on finding the best actress for the role, while Bailey and her co-stars celebrate the power of representation and colorblind casting. The film opens in theaters on May 26.