by Jada GomezBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs the Managing Editor of Streaming at BuzzFeed, I cover all things entertainment, and especially love to nerd out on all things Disney. As Halle Bailey gears up for the release of the whimsical romantic comedy,You, Me, & Tuscany, the actor and singer reflected on starring as Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid in 2023. Paras Griffin / Getty Images Just three years ago, her casting caused a firestorm of backlash when Disney selected Halle as the newest bubbly red-haired Ariel.