John Nacion / Halle Bailey It's been a few years since Halle Bailey took to the seas to bring Disney princess, Ariel, to life on the big screen, and now she is reflecting on the outrage her casting caused among some "fans." Bailey, who is currently promoting her latest film, You, Me and Tuscany, which also stars Regé-Jean Page as her love interest in the romantic comedy, spoke with the Independent about the backlash she experienced when it was announced she was cast in the role and well after the film's release, calling it a "beautiful experience.