Halle Bailey is getting ready for the release of one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The Little Mermaid has been a long time coming for the actor, who first auditioned for the role when she was 18 years old. In anticipation of the film’s May 26 release, the 23-year-old has been paying homage to her role as Ariel through fashion. After appearing as the beloved mermaid on the covers of V Magazine and The Face , the actor has brought mermaid-inspired style to her public appearances.