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‘Disney Jr.’s Ariel’ Aims to Bring the ‘Magic’ of the Beloved ‘Little Mermaid’ Character to a New Audience
Billboard sat down with Executive Producer Lynne Southerland, as well as cast members Taye Diggs and Mykal-Michelle Harris, to discuss the series.
Set in the Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows young Ariel (Mykal-Michelle Harris) as she embarks on underwater fun with her family and friends, including King Triton (Taye Diggs), Ursula (Amber Riley), Flounder (Gracen Newton) and mermaid friends Fernie (Cruz Flateau) and Lucia (Elizabeth Phoenix Caro). Harris, the 12-year-old actress who plays Ariel in the show, agrees, adding that she was encouraged to put her own spin on the character. I always loved to watch Ariel, Elsa and Anna, Aladdin — all those classic Disney stories.
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