Halle Bailey as Ariel The 22-year-old singer and actor stars as Ariel in the live-action flick. It will be a massive breakout role for Bailey, who previously starred with her sister Chloe on "Grown-Ish" and was one half of their musical duo Chloe x Halle. "I just feel super honoured that I get to take on a role like this," the star said in a November 2022 interview with POPSUGAR. "It really makes me pinch myself at times." Image Source: Getty / Rodin Eckenroth