Music is in integral part of the series ... year after Bailey starred as the classic Disney princess in the 2023 Little ...

While The Little Mermaid had great potential for a fresh ... Some critics argued that the new songs added to the live-action version were pointless and lacked the impact of the original soundtrack.

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Beauty And The Beast ...

Bailey will take on the role of Ariel, voiced in the 1990 film by Jodi Benson Disney has cast singer Halle Bailey in the starring role of Ariel in a live action remake of The Little Mermaid.