'The Little Mermaid' starring actor & singer Halle Bailey teaser released

Treat for Disney fans as long awaited movie teaser released of 'The Little Mermaid' a live-action adaptation of the movie with same name released in 1989

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During the Disney event D23 Expo the teaser was released in the presence of millions of fans.

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The major attraction of the teaser was its visuals where Halle Bailey as Ariel is seen floating through the sea while the 'Young World' plays in the background.

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Song 'Young World' is originally sung by Halle Bailey herself as she is a professional singer. The name of her band is duo 'Chloe X Halle'

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The movie has been directed by Rob Marshall who is also known for his movie 'Marry Poppins Returns' which was released in 2018.

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Movie 'The Little Mermaid' will be released next year in the month of May.

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Alongwith Halle Bailey playing as Ariel, there are other promising characters as well in the movie like Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.

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The main antagonist of the movie Ursula played by Melissa McCarthy. There are other undisclosed characters as well like Noma Dumezweni and Daveed Diggs.

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Halley Bailey in an interview with Variety: She said she loved the character of little girl which she played who is fierce, rebellious on the other side she is kind.

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