Donald Glover Defends Halle Bailey's <br />Casting in 'The Little Mermaid' Bailey — of the R&B duo Chole x Halle — <br />was recently cast as Ariel in Disney's <br />live-action reboot of 'The Little Mermaid.' The move caused <br />racist backlash since <br />Bailey is black, and <br />the original cartoon <br />version of Ariel is white. Glover came to Bailey's defense <br />while speaking with 'E! News' at <br />the 'Lion King' premiere. Donald Glover, <br />to 'E! News' Donald Glover, <br />to 'E! News' Asian American actress and singer Diana Huey, <br />who played Ariel in a national touring production of <br />'The Little Mermaid,' offered advice as well. Diana Huey, to TheWrap Production for 'The Little Mermaid' reboot is slated to begin in 2020.
