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Konami has revealed that Jodi Benson, known for voicing The Little Mermaid, was the voice behind Eva in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, ending a 20-year mystery. Benson used the pseudonym Suzetta Minet in the credits due to her involvement in family-friendly projects. This revelation was part of the promotional efforts for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
The true identity of the voice actor behind EVA in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater has been revealed as Jodi Benson, known for her roles as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid and Barbie in Pixar's Toy Story. Benson used the pseudonym Suzetta Miñet for the role, a decision influenced by the game's voice acting director to separate her family-friendly image from the game's mature content. Benson will reprise her role in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
Director Rob Marshall and star Halle Bailey of Disney's live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid praised Jodi Benson's cameo appearance in the film. Benson, who voiced Ariel in the 1989 animated version, played a friendly merchant who hands Ariel a fork in a market scene. Marshall and producer John DeLuca wanted to find a natural place for Benson's cameo and thought the market scene was perfect. Bailey felt honored to have Benson's support and said it was a dream come true to work with her. The film opened to a dominant $118 million over the holiday weekend.
Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 animated classic, makes a cameo appearance in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Benson appears briefly as a woman who hands Ariel (played by Halle Bailey) a fork to comb her hair with in a local marketplace. The scene already existed in the screenplay, but director Rob Marshall reimagined it to include Benson's cameo. Benson spent over a month in the UK to film the scene during the pandemic. The entire cast and crew were thrilled to have Benson on set, and Bailey even asked her to sing snippets of "Part of Your World."
Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in Disney's animated film The Little Mermaid, supports the live-action adaptation starring Halle Bailey, stating that times change, people change, and cultures change. She believes it's important to address what's going on in the world and make effective changes for the current generation. Benson is pleased with the new take on the classic tale and praised Bailey's interpretation of Ariel as "absolutely beautiful." The remake also tweaked some of its songs to address societal sensitivities, including consent in the "Kiss the Girl" lyrics.
The upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid will feature some lyrical revisions in songs like "Kiss the Girl" and "Poor Unfortunate Souls" to reflect a more modern Disney princess. Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, supports the changes, saying that growth and awareness are important. Star Halle Bailey has said the film's perspective has changed to focus on Ariel's purpose, freedom, and life. Composer Alan Menken explained that the revisions were made to avoid any suggestion of Prince Eric forcing himself on Ariel and to avoid lines that might make young girls feel they shouldn't speak out of turn.
Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 animated film, supports the changes made to the story in the upcoming live-action/CG remake of The Little Mermaid, including updated lyrics and a more modern portrayal of the Disney princess. Benson also praises Halle Bailey's performance as the new Ariel and credits the original film with kickstarting a fresh movement of movie musicals. The new version of The Little Mermaid, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King, premieres this Friday.
Halle Bailey, star of Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, shared an emotional embrace with Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, at the film's world premiere. Benson described Bailey as brilliant and praised her purity of heart and spirit. Bailey has faced racist abuse since being cast as Ariel, but is grateful for the opportunity to provide representation for young Black girls. The film is set to be released in 2023.
Halle Bailey, the first Black actress to play Ariel in Disney's live-action film "The Little Mermaid," shared a sweet moment with Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original 1989 animated feature, at the film's premiere. Bailey hopes her role as Ariel will inspire others who never saw themselves represented with their favorite princesses to know that they "deserve to be in these spaces." The film also stars Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, and Awkwafina and will be released in theaters on May 26.