Poll of the Day > OUTRAGE and PRAISE for Disney Casting a Black Ariel!! Is She Hot???

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Full Throttle
07/05/19 12:25:57 AM
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Is Halle Hot? - Results (5 votes)
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She's Cute but not Hot
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The news that a black actress will now play Ariel in the live action Little Mermaid remake has sparked furious row on Twitter..but also praise from others

It was announced that 19 y/o Halle Bailey, the Grown-Ish Star will take on the lead role in the classic children's film that have many praising the decision while others call it animation "goliath" or "tokensim" stating it is disrespectful to change the way the character looks and Disney should stay true to Hans Christian Anderson's original incarnation

The Danish writer's original story, published in 1837 centres around a young beautiful mermaid who described is having "skin as clear and delicate as a rose-leaf and eyes as blue as the deepest sea"

She lives in the sea with her father, The Sea King and grandmother, the young mermaid dreams of experiencing life on land only to be met by tragedy

It has been a Disney favourie for many years as Ariel is known for bright red hair

There was joy and excitement for some but others are slamming the new take..

There was initial confusion that Halle Bailey was Halle Berry as the actress took to twitter to say she will not be playing Ariel but is congratulatory of the new take on the Little mermaid. Jordin Sparks also congratulated the actress as well as Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland

This may be halle's biggest role but she has been known for her other work as well since starring in Beyonce's "Pretty Hurts" in 2013 and her sister, Chloe star in the hit TV Series, Grown-ish on Freeform

Rob Marshall, who's directing the movie is praising the star after an extensive search and said she possesses the rare combination of spirit, heart and youth and innocent plus a gorgeous singing voice..

Is Halle Hot?

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Lokarin
07/05/19 12:32:05 AM
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It's great that [Literally Anyone] gets to play a beloved character. It's a big position to be in.

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07/05/19 12:37:27 AM
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Lol at all those people defending the move, I'm sure they would be pissed if a black character got changed to white for a remake
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Grendel
07/05/19 12:39:29 AM
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Muscles posted...
Lol at all those people defending the move, I'm sure they would be pissed if a black character got changed to white for a remake


The weird part is a lot of the arguments are basically carbon copies of arguments people make when the races are swapped. I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt and think they're mocking those people, but I'm probably give them too much credit. Honestly there probably woudln't have been a backlash at all outside of really small extremist circles if there we hadn't been inundated with casting race baiting constantly for the last decade.
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aDirtyShisno
07/05/19 12:43:32 AM
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I would definitely swim under the sea with her...

But when the only two being considered are black women its definitely suspicious of being blackwashing.
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Keebs05
07/05/19 12:49:10 AM
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Plot Twist: Disney casts a white woman to play Tiana in the live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog. Heads explode worldwide.
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MICHALECOLE
07/05/19 12:59:21 AM
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Yo I thought that black people cant sw

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Grendel
07/05/19 1:00:25 AM
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Keebs05 posted...
Plot Twist: Disney casts a white woman to play Tiana in the live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog. Heads explode worldwide.


Taking a white lead and a black lead and switching the races might actually be a pretty clever social commentary by Disney, so you can expect that not to happen.
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streamofthesky
07/05/19 1:02:19 AM
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Her face is super uncanny valley, looks like a robot
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MICHALECOLE
07/05/19 1:06:08 AM
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Changing the race from any color to any color is not a big deal when they are fictional characters. People need to stop getting mad over stupid fucking shit, whether its white to whatever or whatever to white.
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Zeus
07/05/19 1:45:45 AM
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Once again, the blackwashing of Hollywood continues!

While part of me hopes that the movie tanks for this stupid decision, I know that Lin-Manuel is doing the music so it's still going to be A*M*A*Z*I*N*G, no matter who they cast as Ariel. More importantly, now they're obligated to cast Idris Elba as Poseidon >_>

Full Throttle posted...
Is Halle Hot?


No, but Ariel is supposed to be a cute character anyway so hotness shouldn't necessarily be a factor. Otherwise her body looks ok, but her face is kinda meh.

MICHALECOLE posted...
Changing the race from any color to any color is not a big deal when they are fictional characters. People need to stop getting mad over stupid fucking shit, whether its white to whatever or whatever to white.


Changing an established race to another race to pander to demographics is generally stupid, whether or not the character is fictional. It's different when there's no visual basis for the character -- such as something that's only been done as a conventional book -- but when you're just randomly changing the race, it's always fucking stupid.

More importantly, this just plays into discrimination against redheads considering they rewrote MJ just before this.
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MICHALECOLE
07/05/19 1:51:34 AM
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Can you ever change the race of a fictional character and have it not be labeled as pandering to demographics? What if this girl was the best girl that auditioned? You wont know because youve already decided its pandering to demographics
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LinkPizza
07/05/19 1:57:04 AM
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As long as she can play the part, who cares?

MICHALECOLE posted...
Yo I thought that black people cant sw

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We cant. I heard theyre using fake water...
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MICHALECOLE
07/05/19 1:59:34 AM
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LinkPizza posted...
As long as she can play the part, who cares?

MICHALECOLE posted...
Yo I thought that black people cant sw

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We cant. I heard theyre using fake water...

This actually brings up a great point

Ive been saying for years they cant make a live action little mermaid because you cant do cgi underwater that looks believable. I didnt see aquaman, but I assume they were able to do it there. Im excited just to see that.
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DANTE20XX
07/05/19 2:54:58 AM
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Are they going to change her hair color too? Because a black girl with red hair would be even more strange.
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aDirtyShisno
07/05/19 2:59:01 AM
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DANTE20XX posted...
Are they going to change her hair color too? Because a black girl with red hair would be even more strange.

Probably will, but they should at least give her red highlights or something.
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Kyuubi4269
07/05/19 3:53:33 AM
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MICHALECOLE posted...
Can you ever change the race of a fictional character and have it not be labeled as pandering to demographics? What if this girl was the best girl that auditioned? You wont know because youve already decided its pandering to demographics

Well her eyes are stealing Uma Thurman's title so I'm not convinced she's ideal for the chick a prince wanted to smash on sight.
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MICHALECOLE
07/05/19 3:54:42 AM
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Kyuubi4269 posted...
MICHALECOLE posted...
Can you ever change the race of a fictional character and have it not be labeled as pandering to demographics? What if this girl was the best girl that auditioned? You wont know because youve already decided its pandering to demographics

Well her eyes are stealing Uma Thurman's title so I'm not convinced she's ideal for the chick a prince wanted to smash on sight.

Wait what
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Kyuubi4269
07/05/19 3:56:56 AM
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MICHALECOLE posted...
Kyuubi4269 posted...
MICHALECOLE posted...
Can you ever change the race of a fictional character and have it not be labeled as pandering to demographics? What if this girl was the best girl that auditioned? You wont know because youve already decided its pandering to demographics

Well her eyes are stealing Uma Thurman's title so I'm not convinced she's ideal for the chick a prince wanted to smash on sight.

Wait what

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MICHALECOLE
07/05/19 3:58:04 AM
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I dont even get it
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Kyuubi4269
07/05/19 3:59:04 AM
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MICHALECOLE posted...
I dont even get it

She has the eye spacing of a pigeon.
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OmegaM
07/05/19 8:29:24 AM
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She seems to have Ariel's overall demeanor in that top pic. I'm sure you can come up with some reason why mermaids are dark-skinned in this movie's world if you care.
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Fazeo13
07/05/19 9:18:04 AM
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The Gingercide continues. First MJ, Heimdall then Jmmy Olsen and now Ariel!? Who's next Carrot top!?

We must secure a future for ginger people. The unappreciated underrepresented minority. > :....0 (

Ginger lives matter!?
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Blighboy
07/05/19 9:22:32 AM
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I thought they were casting Jason Momoa
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GeoMaggs
07/05/19 10:22:00 AM
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Zeus posted...
More importantly, this just plays into discrimination against redheads considering they rewrote MJ just before this.

Fazeo13 posted...
The Gingercide continues. First MJ, Heimdall then Jmmy Olsen and now Ariel!? Who's next Carrot top!?

And let's not forget Annie. . .
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07/05/19 10:47:37 AM
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Gingers have no roles.
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Muscles
07/05/19 10:59:11 AM
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MICHALECOLE posted...
Can you ever change the race of a fictional character and have it not be labeled as pandering to demographics? What if this girl was the best girl that auditioned? You wont know because youve already decided its pandering to demographics

Not really because it's always an unnecessary change

I mean maybe if you have someone like Samuel L Jackson who is a beloved and great actor you can make it work, but when you get a no name then you would have to be blind to not see it was pandering
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Nichtcrawler X
07/05/19 11:00:25 AM
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Muscles posted...

I mean maybe if you have someone like Samuel L Jackson who is a beloved and great actor you can make it work,


Are you talking about Fury? There was precedent for that.
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wwinterj25
07/05/19 11:00:46 AM
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Yes she's hot. Yes this decision is dumb.
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Muscles
07/05/19 11:18:38 AM
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Nichtcrawler X posted...
Muscles posted...

I mean maybe if you have someone like Samuel L Jackson who is a beloved and great actor you can make it work,


Are you talking about Fury? There was precedent for that.

No, I was just using him as an example of a beloved and great actor. I know they made Fury black in the comics first (and resembling Jackson) so they could bring Jackson in for the movies with a more seamless transition
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EvilMegas
07/05/19 11:32:34 AM
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DANTE20XX posted...
Are they going to change her hair color too? Because a black girl with red hair would be even more strange.

Have...have you never seen hair dye before?
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MetaFalconPunch
07/05/19 11:34:29 AM
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You guys are a lot more mature about this than the movie board
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Kyuubi4269
07/05/19 11:36:15 AM
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EvilMegas posted...
DANTE20XX posted...
Are they going to change her hair color too? Because a black girl with red hair would be even more strange.

Have...have you never seen hair dye before?

I don't think hair dye works too well in the sea.
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keyblader1985
07/05/19 11:47:34 AM
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MetaFalconPunch posted...
You guys are a lot more mature about this than the movie board

Holy shit really?
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07/05/19 11:54:32 AM
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EvilMegas posted...
DANTE20XX posted...
Are they going to change her hair color too? Because a black girl with red hair would be even more strange.

Have...have you never seen hair dye before?

Lol are they still making the teen Titans movie?
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MetaFalconPunch
07/05/19 12:12:06 PM
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keyblader1985 posted...
MetaFalconPunch posted...
You guys are a lot more mature about this than the movie board

Holy shit really?

Not sure if sarcasm but yeah, they fucking mob you if you disagree with the casting
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wwinterj25
07/05/19 12:26:21 PM
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MetaFalconPunch posted...
Not sure if sarcasm but yeah, they fucking mob you if you disagree with the casting


The thing is I actually wouldn't mind a different race mermaid. It's changing a established character just for the sake of it that's the issue. Why not have a new character? Sure that wouldn't be a direct live action remake but that's not a bad thing too.
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ChaoticKnuckles
07/05/19 12:40:56 PM
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I feel really bad for this actress, Jesus Christ.
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wwinterj25
07/05/19 12:41:56 PM
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ChaoticKnuckles posted...
I feel really bad for this actress, Jesus Christ.

Yeah it must be terrible getting paid to act.
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ChaoticKnuckles
07/05/19 12:43:05 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
ChaoticKnuckles posted...
I feel really bad for this actress, Jesus Christ.

Yeah it must be terrible getting paid to act.


No one whos just trying to do their job deserves this type of bullshit reaction to them being cast in a role. So yeah, I feel sorry for her. God forbid I have empathy for someones feelings just because they make more money than I do.

Again, Jesus Christ. This community is a fucking dumpster fire.
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wwinterj25
07/05/19 12:47:35 PM
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ChaoticKnuckles posted...
No one whos just trying to do their job deserves this type of bullshit reaction to them being cast in a role.


They took the role knowing what it was. They expected this so cry me a river.
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Kyuubi4269
07/05/19 12:49:12 PM
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ChaoticKnuckles posted...
No one whos just trying to do their job deserves this type of bullshit reaction to them being cast in a role.

Why? It's not like the job was thrust upon her, you'd think she'd know the casting would be somewhat controversial.
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ChaoticKnuckles
07/05/19 12:51:14 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
ChaoticKnuckles posted...
No one whos just trying to do their job deserves this type of bullshit reaction to them being cast in a role.


They took the role knowing what it was. They expected this so cry me a river.


Again, thats a ridiculous stance to take. Youre acting as if Im not supposed to be a decent person because some people are assholes.

I guess I shouldnt feel any empathy for someone in a customer service position if they get their head chewed off by a dick customer because it just comes with the territory right?

Like I said, dumpster fire is what this community is. Lets all shit on a girl whos just trying to make a living doing what she loves! Thats a great idea!

No ones even seen the movie yet and theyre flipping out about this, its ridiculous.
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ChaoticKnuckles
07/05/19 12:51:53 PM
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Kyuubi4269 posted...
ChaoticKnuckles posted...
No one whos just trying to do their job deserves this type of bullshit reaction to them being cast in a role.

Why? It's not like the job was thrust upon her, you'd think she'd know the casting would be somewhat controversial.


And shes supposed to do what exactly? Turn down a Disney role?
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wwinterj25
07/05/19 12:57:55 PM
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ChaoticKnuckles posted...
Again, thats a ridiculous stance to take.


Not at all. I don't feel bad for anyone who willingly takes a job.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
I guess I shouldnt feel any empathy for someone in a customer service position if they get their head chewed off by a dick customer because it just comes with the territory right?


Bingo.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
No ones even seen the movie yet and theyre flipping out about this, its ridiculous.


What's ridiculous is the need to change well established characters because reasons.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
And shes supposed to do what exactly? Turn down a Disney role?


She took it because she would be the first black Arial Nothing more, nothing less and chances are that's all she will ever be known for.
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Fazeo13
07/05/19 12:58:03 PM
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ChaoticKnuckles posted...
Again, Jesus Christ. This community is a f***ing dumpster fire.


You mad bro? > :0 )
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ChaoticKnuckles
07/05/19 1:01:13 PM
#47:


wwinterj25 posted...
ChaoticKnuckles posted...
Again, thats a ridiculous stance to take.


Not at all. I don't feel bad for anyone who willingly takes a job.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
I guess I shouldnt feel any empathy for someone in a customer service position if they get their head chewed off by a dick customer because it just comes with the territory right?


Bingo.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
No ones even seen the movie yet and theyre flipping out about this, its ridiculous.


What's ridiculous is the need to change well established characters because reasons.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
And shes supposed to do what exactly? Turn down a Disney role?


She took it because she would be the first black Arial Nothing more, nothing less and chances are that's all she will ever be known for.


Well thats your prerogative man, Id rather be a decent person though. You do you.

That last point though? Cmon man, any up and coming actor or actress would kill to be starring in a Disney movie. Thinking you know her motivation beyond Hey I get to star in a major Disney film is stretching it.
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ChaoticKnuckles
07/05/19 1:02:16 PM
#48:


Fazeo13 posted...
ChaoticKnuckles posted...
Again, Jesus Christ. This community is a f***ing dumpster fire.


You mad bro? > :0 )


Its an observation about the state of the community I find myself a part of. Like we share interests but my god you guys get salty about the dumbest shit.
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wwinterj25
07/05/19 1:05:52 PM
#49:


ChaoticKnuckles posted...
You do you.


Yet here you are pissing and moaning about the poor actress who accepted a role.

ChaoticKnuckles posted...
That last point though? Cmon man, any up and coming actor or actress would kill to be starring in a Disney movie.


I can't wait to see a while girl play Tiana in The Princess and the Frog live action. I'm actually surprised a white bloke wasn't cast as Aladdin too.
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LinkPizza
07/05/19 1:17:25 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
She took it because she would be the first black Arial Nothing more, nothing less and chances are that's all she will ever be known for.

Or possibly because its a Disney role. That would make more sense than being the first black Ariel. I feel that Disney probably pays out big...

wwinterj25 posted...
I'm actually surprised a white bloke wasn't cast as Aladdin too.

Was Aladdin ever white, though. I thought he was Arabic. Or, possibly (apparently), Chinese...
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