Who is playing Ariel now?
Who is playing Ariel now? Grownish star Halle Bailey stars as Ariel, the titular mermaid. In the original movie, 16-year-old Ariel was fascinated by humans and desperately wanted to experience their world.
How much did Halle Bailey get paid for The Little Mermaid?
It's believed that Bailey made about $1.5 million for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, but that number could increase depending on how well the film performs opening weekend and beyond.