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Odessa A’Zion's Audition Nerves Nearly Cost Ariel Role

3/16/2026

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Odessa A’Zion, who plays Rachel Mizler in Marty Supreme, nearly played Ariel in the 2023 live-action The Little Mermaid.
She forgot the lyrics to Part of Your World during the audition due to nerves.
She could not switch from a princess voice to her normal voice.
Despite the setback, she attended the Oscars with Marty Supreme, which earned nine nominations, and she received Actor Award and BAFTA Award nominations.

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Story summary

Odessa A’Zion, who plays Rachel Mizler in Marty Supreme, nearly played Ariel in the 2023 live-action The Little Mermaid.
She forgot the lyrics to Part of Your World during the audition due to nerves.
She could not switch from a princess voice to her normal voice.
Despite the setback, she attended the Oscars with Marty Supreme, which earned nine nominations, and she received Actor Award and BAFTA Award nominations.