Halle Bailey plays Sky Foster, who, after landing a spot on the Olympic track team, pursues an Olympic career off screen. Halle was notably missing from the "Grown-ish" lineup in season four, and she won't be a regular in season five either.
The 22-year-old multitalented artist landed the titular role of Ariel in Disney's highly anticipated live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" in December 2020. The star-studded musical fantasy wrapped up production in July 2021 and has set a release date for May 26, 2023. As Halle seized her big-screen break with "The Little Mermaid," she probably needed to devote her attention solely to the mega project.
Movie roles for Halle have continued to roll in, too. You'll be seeing Halle in yet another movie adaptation of an acclaimed musical soon when she stars as the young version of Nettie in "The Color Purple." The musical filmed from March to July 2022, which is likely why Halle was unable to participate in season five of "Grown-ish."
"The Color Purple" hits theaters on Dec. 20, 2023.
