Little Mermaidstar Halle Bailey says she doesn't 'pay attention to' Ariel casting backlash

I just feel like this role was something bigger than me, and greater.

Its going to be beautiful.

Im just so excited to be a part of it.

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I think that the spirit of a character is what really matters.

Directed by Rob Marshall,The Little Mermaidwill also star Melissa McCarthy, Jacob Tremblay, and Awkwafina.