Melissa McCarthy Says She ‘Burst Out Crying’ When She Heard Halle Bailey’s Voice on ‘Little Mermaid’ Set

Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is set to release in 2023, boasting an all-star cast

Cast that includes Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Melissa McCarthy and Halle Bailey as Ariel.

“First, I’ll say I’ll be killed for anything I say,” McCarthy jokingly replied, before sharing a heartwarming story., says Melissa

At this point, though she didn’t reveal which song she was referring to, the actress begins to tear up

That girl has got roots down and she sings from her heart.

“She is a remarkable young woman in every moment, how she is on set, how she is as a person and I burst out crying,” she continued.