There has been quite a lot of talk about who will be the actress playing the Little Mermaid in the upcoming live-action remake of the film. After the director of the film, Rob Marshall met with several different actresses, he was positive in his choice of choosing R&B singer, Halle Bailey (Kroll). Shortly after, a debate arose; should a woman of colour be playing the classic role that has been historically attached to a white woman? In other words, why does race have to play a part in a classic Disney tale and change a historical story that has brought joy to many individuals? In this post…