After the latest images of the scenery and characters, Disney continues to present to audiences the new character concept art from the film The Little Mermaid (2023). Despite the controversial character design of The Little Mermaid, there are still notable highlights that have caught the audience’s attention. One of the main highlights is the appearance and character design of Vanessa – the human version of the sea witch Ursula. In this Disney project, Vanessa will be portrayed by actress Jessica Alexander.
In the “character design” image, Vanessa captivates the audience with her exceptionally striking beauty, different from other characters. The low-quality image still clearly indicates that Jessica Alexander’s beauty is of high quality, even being compared to Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel. Some audiences have expressed concerns that Disney is currently leaning towards “creating a theme” for villainous characters, where both Ursula and Vanessa distinctly overshadow the mermaid Ariel.
Vietnamese audiences commented:
– Why not let this character play Ariel?
– I think this film mainly focuses on the villain; Disney is trying to promote the villain more. Just look at Maleficent!
– If this villain blossoms, I will be too…
– Let’s support the villain together.
– For the first time, I see a villainous character with a feminine vibe, turning into a goddess like that.
In the 1989 animated version, Vanessa is the character who causes the “storm” for the mermaid Ariel’s romance with Prince Eric. After Ariel’s singing voice is taken, Vanessa uses it to enchant the prince, effectively becoming the true villain in the love story and breaking Ariel’s heart.
Despite being a “villainous” character, many audiences seem to love Vanessa not only for her stunning appearance but also for being a “mirror” to Ariel (just different hair color). Here, in the film, the character of Vanessa is built with a completely different appearance than Ariel, but still carries the distinct evil personality, creating a perfect contrast.
Born in 1999, Jessica Alexander is a rising actress currently gaining attention in Hollywood. She has appeared in several projects like A Banquet, Get Even before contributing to The Little Mermaid. The British actress attracts attention with her beauty reminiscent of many ’90s pop icons, alongside her role as the ‘it girl’ on social media with her young and vibrant allure.
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