Shortly after Disney announced that Chloe x Halle’s Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel for The Little Mermaid, Harry Styles has reportedly been in talks to play Prince Eric. The previous One Direction frontman made his acting debut in the drama-mystery film Dunkirk and was previously in consideration to play Elvis in a biopic. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Styles is now currently in early negotiations for The Little Mermaid live-action remake. The film is already packed with star power including Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina and Melissa McCarthy.
In the original Little Mermaid story, Ariel falls in love with Prince Eric and saves him from drowning. Determined to be with her beloved, Ariel defies her father, makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula and trades in her voice and mermaid tail for legs to be able to live on dry land. While Prince Eric is the only Disney Prince that doesn’t sing in the original cartoon franchise, the casting of Halle Bailey and Harry Styles as well as the involvement of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hints that revamped and original music will be a big part of the film.
The movie is set for preproduction in early 2020 with a release date to be announced. For more Little Mermaid news, read about the controversy around the movie’s casting here.
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