Halle Bailey to Play Ariel in<br />Disney's Live-Action <br />'Little Mermaid' The casting has been confirmed by<br />the film's director, Rob Marshall. Rob Marshall,<br />via statement 19-year-old Bailey <br />also posted about<br />the news on<br />Twitter, calling<br />it a "dream<br />come true." Bailey is a series regular on the TV<br />show 'Grownish' and is a part of<br />the R&B group, 'Chloe x Halle." For the rest of the cast, Melissa McCarthy is in<br />talks to play the film's main villain, Ursula. 'Room' star Jacob Tremblay is rumored to be <br />lending his voice to Ariel's tropical fish friend, Flounder. Awkwafina is also in negotiations to <br />voice the mermaid's seagull buddy, Scuttle.
