When the little Mermaid, The live action version was announced, I was so intrigued by the way they were going to film the underwater scenes. It seems clear that doing this will be an incredible challenge for both the cast and crew, who have to work in both real and fake waters. In a recent question by Q and A Halle Bailey, who will play Ariel, he addressed the physical challenges of taking on the role.
The classic musical remake is one of the most awaited films Movies of 2023 It gained a lot of attention. Since its announcement, people have talked about the cast and music selection and how it will be made. Creating an underwater world is not an easy task and requires great physical strength, as Billy explained in it Youtube video:
I was in intense physical training for three months, and then every single day I would either be in the air on wires, in a belt, or I would be in the water all day. It was very exciting, but I think my body, it was the hardest thing, the most in shape of my life. But that was the hardest part I think I have to be that strong.
It looks like she had to train like the way the Avengers actors have to train to get in good shape for their movies. In the same video, Bailey made it clear that she didn’t film much underwater. Most of the work was carried out on wires in the air and with a tuning fork that allowed it to “swim through the air” to simulate Ariel’s underwater world. However, having done some work underwater, she said:
The times I was underwater were crazy. You are in a huge water tank and a wave machine that will set off. I can’t wait for you guys to actually see it so you’ll know what I’m talking about, but it felt like I was in the middle of the ocean.
No wonder it took years and would take another one to finish this movie. The shooting looked great, but it was very strenuous. I also suppose that if they did a lot of underwater work out of water, it would take a lot of post-production work to create an underwater kingdom.
While we have to wait until next year to see the movie, Disney has released a movie teaser trailer from the little Mermaid. Billy explained that it was the first time she saw herself In the movie it was an ‘overwhelming’ experience which is ’emotional once you talk about it’. This movie is really a big deal, as she’s the first black woman to play a living Disney princess. That in addition to the amount of physical work she had to do in the movie, it makes sense that she’d be emotional.
In the days since the trailer was released, it became clear what cultural impact this movie would have. Pictures of fathers with their black daughters interacting to the trailer, which shows how excited the kids are to see themselves as actors. Billy’s response to the feedback By saying she was “really in awe” of how much love she was getting from the kids.
On the other hand, she has also received racist reactions from people who do not believe that a black woman should play the role of a mermaid. But, a lot of stars have Come to her defense, including fellow Disney Princess Rachel Ziegler.
Billy had to be physically strong for the shoot and she is now showing just how mentally strong and resilient she is while we wait for the movie to come out.
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