Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in Disney’s live-action film “The Little Mermaid,” wants to be a part of the MCU.
Recently, in an interview with Variety, Halle Bailey said, “I would love to join the MCU.” She expressed her hope to be cast as Storm, “Any Marvel superhero would be amazing. I love Storm.“
Storm is a superhero from Marvel Comics’ X-Men series. She is the former queen of Wakanda and the ex-wife of T’Challa, also known as Black Panther. On the screen, Storm was previously played by Halle Berry in the X-Men universe.
In Korea, Halle Bailey’s remarks have gained negative responses from some netizens.
Netizens left comments on a Korean online community:
- Perhaps she is the ideal talent that Marvel currently looks for. Excessive self-consciousness and political correctness…
- She might do well if cast as a villain
- Actually some kind of Marvel hero might have suited her more than The Little Mermaid…
- Isn’t it too soon for the next villain after Thanos?
- Somehow, thinking about her actually joining Marvel gives me the chills
Meanwhile, Halle Bailey has been selected as the lead actress in the movie “The Color Purple,” directed by renowned director Steven Spielberg. The movie is currently in production and nearing release.
“The Color Purple” is a musical adaptation of the novel written by African-American female author Alice Walker in 1982. In 1985, Steven Spielberg made a film adaptation of the novel, which received 11 nominations at the 58th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
The original novel, “The Color Purple,” depicts the story of Celie, an African-American woman living in the south in the early 20th century. She gives birth to a child at the age of 14 after being abused by her stepfather. She lives relying on her younger sister Nettie, who is two years younger than her, but they are separated. The story unfolds as they reunite after decades of being apart. Halle Bailey takes on the role of Nettie in the childhood years.
Source: Wikitree
