Halle Bailey Dreams of Playing the Queen in 'Bridgerton'
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Los Angeles, March 28 (NationPress) Actress Halle Bailey, known for her role in The Little Mermaid, has expressed her desire to portray a character in the acclaimed Netflix series Bridgerton. She revealed that she is particularly interested in playing the queen, a role she describes as empowering and one that allows her to manage matchmaking and witness love blossoming among the characters.
Bailey shared her enthusiasm in an interview with the Guardian, according to femalefirst.co.uk: "I adore Bridgerton, absolutely. I would love to take on the queen’s role, as she is incredible and has the opportunity to choose the season's diamond and facilitate love stories."
In addition to her aspirations for Bridgerton, Bailey is currently working on a romantic film titled You, Me and Tuscany, where she stars alongside Regé-Jean Page. She praised her co-star, stating: "Rege is genuinely hilarious and has a warm, kind spirit. His English accent becomes more pronounced while we’re here in London, but it tends to fade when we’re back in LA. I hope some of his English charm has rubbed off on me!"
Moreover, the 26-year-old actress revealed her interest in branching out into the horror genre, inspired by the recent success of the film Sinners, featuring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. Bailey remarked, "I would love to explore a horror role. After watching Sinners, I thought, 'I wish I could have been part of that movie!' The projects I’ve done thus far have been enjoyable yet lighthearted, so I’m keen on tackling something more intense."
On a personal note, Bailey also discussed her strong bond with Beyoncé, referring to the Grammy-winning artist as a cool auntie. Having known Beyoncé since she was 15, she continues to seek advice on her music career.
Bailey, who is set to release her debut solo album Love?... or Something Like It in 2025, stated: "I still reach out for her feedback, saying, 'Can you listen to this and share your thoughts?' She is always responsive and supportive, yet she encourages me to be authentic and find my own path."