While Simone Ashley is most known for playing Kate Sharma on Bridgerton, she also appeared in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
Summary
- Simone Ashley, known for her role in Bridgerton, also appears in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.
- The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid expands on the original story while capturing the same feeling as the animated movie.
- Ashley plays Ariel's older sister, Indira, and although her role is small, she stood out on-screen and fans were excited to see her in the blockbuster film.
Simone Ashley is most known for starring Kate Sharma in Bridgerton, but the actress also appeared in Disney's 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. The movie is an adaptation of the 1989 animated film of the same name in which a young mermaid named Ariel wants to become human. After falling in love with a human prince named Eric, Ariel makes a deal with a sea witch named Ursula and becomes a human for three days. The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid captures the same feeling of the animated movie while expanding on the lore of Hans Christian Andersen's original story.
With a longer run time than the animated version and the impressive Halle Bailey as Ariel, The Little Mermaid leans into the idea of mermaids acting as sirens with their voices. The movie also gives Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) more of a backstory that makes his connection to Ariel stronger. From its leads to background actors, The Little Mermaid boasts a diverse cast. Though her role is smaller, Ashley's part in The Little Mermaid cast has a strong connection to Ariel.
Simone Ashley Played Indira In The Little Mermaid
In The Little Mermaid, Ariel has six sisters, and each sister originates from a different sea. Simone Ashley plays Ariel's older sister Indira, and she appears in a handful of scenes whenever the sisters are present. Indira is first seen in The Little Mermaid when the mermaids gather to meet King Triton (Javier Bardem) for the Coral Moon, and she is seen again with her sisters when they work together to clean up a shipwreck and later search to find Ariel. Even though her role in The Little Mermaid is small, Ashley expressed how grateful she was to cameo in the film on Instagram, calling the movie "so, so special."
Because of her Bridgerton fame, the actress is easily recognizable in the movie. This recognition, along with the fact the actress has a captivating presence in the movie despite her brief screen time, makes Indira stand out. Seeing Simone Ashley on the big screen in such a major blockbuster film and promoting The Little Mermaid at its premiere proved to be an exciting experience for her fans. On social media, they shared how it felt to see Ashley portray Indira, with some joking that the actress is too famous for such a small cameo in the movie.
Simone Ashley Will Return To Bridgerton Season 3 As Kate Sharma
In Bridgerton, Kate is the love interest of Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey). After a tumultuous second season, fans can expect Bridgerton season 3 to take it easier on Kate. In an interview with ELLE, Ashley shared that fans will see "a softer side of" Kate because she is "quite content with her husband." Outside of her relationship with Anthony, Kate is most known for being a dedicated older sister to Edwina (Charithra Chandran).
Even though Indira and Kate have different lives, the two roles have a lot in common. Both Indira and Kate have showstopping style and beauty that draws viewers' attention. Most importantly, the two characters are family-driven and protective older sisters. Simone Ashley earning widespread praise for her roles in Bridgerton and The Little Mermaid shows how strong her screen presence is in both large and small roles.
