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re: Live Action Little Mermaid - Ariel has been Cast
Posted on 7/7/19 at 9:59 pm to OMLandshark
Posted on 7/7/19 at 9:59 pm to OMLandshark
I'm sure Idris Elba as King Triton will soon follow.
This post was edited on 7/7/19 at 10:00 pm
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Posted on 7/7/19 at 10:26 pm to JabarkusRussell
I had the unfortunate experience of stopping at a Circle K near Hammond late last night to get fuel on drive home. I witnessed a Nubian Queen pushing 3 bills with orange hair.
So, I suppose that a black Ariel is not that too far fetched.
So, I suppose that a black Ariel is not that too far fetched.
Posted on 7/7/19 at 10:44 pm to navy
I don’t get why so many people care that a Disney movie has a black girl as the lead
Posted on 7/8/19 at 9:39 am to 1BamaRTR
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I'd assuming you wouldn't care if Jasmine was played by a blonde white girl or Mulan was played by a red head
False equivalence.
Jasmine and Mulan are characters specific to a culture. Changing their ethnicity would change who they are. If Disney wanted to make Merida, who is Scottish, a black girl, then your "concern" would be valid.
Ariel is a MERMAID, and Disney presented ONE interpretation of mermaid. This is another. The central focus for Ariel in the Disney version isn't on her white skin or red hair. It is her VOICE. THAT is the character trait that drives the action. As long as Ariel can SING, the casting shouldn't really matter.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:18 am to MardiGrasRazorback
Boy, are people gonna melt once they cast Ursula, who was literally modelled on Divine (who didn't get the part because of her massive drug habit).
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:22 am to Baloo
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Boy, are people gonna melt once they cast Ursula, who was literally modelled on Divine (who didn't get the part because of her massive drug habit).
It’s looking like it’s going to be Melissa McCarthy.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:26 am to OMLandshark
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It’s looking like it’s going to be Melissa McCarthy.
She's fine, but I'd love Lizzo or a fantastic drag performer.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:28 am to OMLandshark
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It’s looking like it’s going to be Melissa McCarthy.
people should melt over this casting far more than Ariel's casting
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:30 am to OMLandshark
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It’s looking like it’s going to be Melissa McCarthy.
The Ariel casting doesnt really bother me, bc like was just stated, her voice is more defining of the character than race.
But this is horrendous. I can just see her in a commercial or trailer and get mad about how unfunny she is. I can easily imagine a black Ariel than I can a McCarthy Ursula. Ugh.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:32 am to iwyLSUiwy
I agree with you.
Surprised it’s not Leslie Jones though. Don’t want either.
Surprised it’s not Leslie Jones though. Don’t want either.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 10:45 am to Salmon
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people should melt over this casting far more than Ariel's casting
Oh I am. I said earlier in the thread that it should have been given to Nathan Lane, who would just kill the role.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 11:35 am to OMLandshark
So who will they cast to play Merida? I’m thinking Kevin Hart.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 11:54 am to tilco
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e Action Little Mermaid - Ariel has been Cast
So who will they cast to play Merida? I’m thinking Kevin Hart.
You aren't paying attention. Merida's character and story is bound to her culture. She's Scottish. That cannot be changed.
Ariel is a mermaid, a mythical creature. Her VOICE is what drives her character and story.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:02 pm to Baloo
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Boy, are people gonna melt once they cast Ursula
Funny that people are up in arms over casting a woman instead of a drag queen, but don't give a shite about Pat Carroll, who carried the original movie with her performance.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:16 pm to kale
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I don’t get why so many people care that a Disney movie has a black girl as the lead
I agree...and if they decide to remake "Song of the South" I think Uncle Remus should be white or asian since he is just another fictional character
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:26 pm to MardiGrasRazorback
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Ariel is a mermaid, a mythical creature. Her VOICE is what drives her character and story.
lol ok. She doesn’t even talk for like half the movie.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:32 pm to Salmon
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people should melt over this casting far more than Ariel's casting
People shouldn't melt over the casting of any movie.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:34 pm to rondo
Well true, but unfortunately that is no longer a realistic option.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:35 pm to tilco
And why doesn’t she talk?
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:39 pm to GEAUXmedic
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