Soulful songstress Ari Lennox is vying for the role of Tiana in the rumored upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. The singer-songwriter’s recent audition tape has excited fans of the original movie, who are eager to see her bring the beloved character to life on screen. Watch her “audition” inside…
Ari Lennox, the soulful R&B singer and songwriter, is manifesting her dreams by auditioning for the coveted role of Tiana in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. Ari’s bold move comes amid whispers and rumors that Disney is considering a live-action version of the beloved animated classic.
A live-action remake of ‘THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG’ is reportedly in development.
Disney is currently searching for writers and a director.
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As a self-proclaimed fan of the original movie, the “Shea Butter Baby” singer threw her hat into the ring for the chance to audition for the role of Tiana. She recently took to Twitter, urging Disney to give her the opportunity to showcase her talent in person. The 31-year-old singer shared a video of herself covering “Almost There,” a song originally performed by Tiana actress Anika Noni Rose, to prove she has the vocal range and charisma to bring the character to life.
“Hi @Disney,” she tweeted. “I’m Ari Lennox and I would love an opportunity to audition for Princess and The Frog in person. Here’s #AlmostThere by Anika Noni Rose.”
Watch her flex her vocals below:
Ari’s audition tape is a testament to the power of manifestation and putting oneself out there to pursue their dreams. As she waits for a response from Disney, fans of the original animated movie and Ari herself are eagerly anticipating what could be a magical live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog.
Disney has taken on the challenge of updating its classic movie collection to appeal to a fresh audience. They have given a new look to their popular titles such as The Lion King, Cinderella, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and other favorites. Furthermore, the much-awaited release of The Little Mermaid, featuring renowned singer Halle Bailey, is just around the corner.
As Ari continues to manifest her dreams and showcase her talent, we can’t help but root for her and hope that Disney will take notice of her “audition” tape and give her the chance to bring Tiana to life in the upcoming live-action remake of The Princess and the Frog.
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