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The Little Mermaid

In the 30 years since its release, the 1989 Disney classic has grown a following far beyond its intended audience.
The former One Direction star is said to be in talks to star opposite Halle Bailey, who's been cast as Ariel.
Disney has announced that Halle Bailey will play Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. The news received mixed reactions online, with many disputing the character’s ethnicity. The remake is slated to begin filming early next year, with Oscar-winning Chicago director Rob Marshall at the helm. It is the latest in a series of Disney live-action remakes, with recent releases including Aladdin, Dumbo and Cinderella.