Catch a First Glance: Live-Action Remake of 'The Princess and the Frog' Auditions

For the past few weeks, fans of The Princess and the Frog have been candid about who they would love to see take on the lead role of Princess Tiana in the possible live-action remake of the film.

At the same time, some movie stars and songstresses have taken to social media as a trend to partake in the fun, sharing videos of their auditions. 

On March 20, 2023, Grammy-nominated singer Ari Lennox took a stab at the part by singing the lyrics to the film's song, Almost There, by Anika Noni Rose.

In a video shared on Ari's Instagram page, the 31-year-old artist, dressed in a white dress and thigh-high boots, introduced herself and morphed into character.

The singer said Princess Tiana's introduction lines, "Mama, I don't have time for dancing," after which she transitioned into her take on the lovely song.

In the caption accompanying the video, Ari informed the entertainment studio that she would love an opportunity to audition for The Princess and the Frog in person.

Two days after Ari shared her clip, Let It Shine, actress Coco Jones joined the train, singing the song's lyrics but with an R&B twist.

The 25-year-old singer posted a clip of herself on Instagram, flaunting her powerful voice, while cooking some eggs on a stove — a nod to Princess Tiana's cooking skills.

Coco's audition was no surprise as the star had previously spoken about her desire to play Princess Tiana. During an appearance on The Wayne Ayers Podcast, Coco said she would love it.

According to the singer, Disney had been a huge part of her life, and she "wouldn't have it any other way." Coco also made it clear that Disney was the reason she became a big name.

Overall, the ICU singer said she would always be available and would waste no time if given the opportunity to do the recreation.

Meanwhile, Coco and Ari aren't the only singers to declare their interest in playing Princess Tiana. Recently, 26-year-old rapper Baby Tate took to TikTok with a much more casual audition video.

The clip began with Baby Tate revealing that she was in the shower. The rapper also shared that she was a bit under the weather and would normally sound better than she did in the video.

Next, Baby Tate, while holding a sponge — mimicking a microphone — began singing an R&B rendition of Almost There. She captioned the video: "The pple said they wanted an audition tape @disney."

Recently, 23-year-old Grammy Award winner Samara Joy showed her Instagram fans why she would be the best person for the Princess Tiana role with her singing skills.

The video showed the young star sporting a brown top, hoop earrings, a light face beat, and her hair styled in a bun. She smiled brightly while giving a jazz rendition of the film's song.

In the caption, Samara tagged the video as "a late submission." As expected, the singer got a ton of applause from fans, who believed she was the best fit for the role.

It's been nearly 13 years since Anika Noni Rose became the first black Disney princess, starring in the animation with a voice cast that featured Oprah Winfrey, Bruno Campos, Keith David, and more.

Considering the upcoming live-action Disney remakes releasing this year, it wouldn't be an impossible task for Disney to give another one of its beloved movies the remake treatment with a real-live cast.