Shoutout to Halle's acting skills because I would burst out laughing if I had to film scenes like that.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ishabassi/the-little-mermaid-halle-bailey-behind-the-scenes-filming

The sadness and yearning for friendship and to be seen as shown in Halle's role in make her a great fit for this role.

Source: https://screenrant.com/my-hero-academia-casting-live-action-actors-would-play/