The Little Mermaid star hails film’s diverse cast as a ‘beautiful melting pot’

The Little Mermaid star hails film’s diverse cast as a ‘beautiful melting pot’ (Ian West/PA)

The star of Disney’s new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has hailed the film’s diverse cast as a “beautiful melting pot”.

Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel in the film, said being an inspiration for other black and brown children was “spectacular”.