Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric in Disney's Live-Action 'Little Mermaid'

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Harry Styles (Harry_Styles) in talks to play Prince Eric in Disney's live-action TheLittleMermaid

Eric is the human prince who catches Ariel's eye. The mermaid saves the prince from drowning and then makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to exchange her voice for legs in order for a chance to make him love her. He is key in the final battle against Ursula.

The casting of Styles and Bailey show the studio’s intent of making the music a central component of the remake. Interestingly, the character of Eric performed no songs in the 1989 original. However, that was remedied in the 2000s’ Broadway musical, with Eric now performing several, including two solos.

Styles was famously a member of boy band One Direction who then struck out on a successful solo career. He made his acting debut with, Christopher Nolan’s World War II drama that grossed over $526 million worldwide and collected several Oscars. The budding actor had been looking for a new project to take on and even tested for the lead in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic. That part went toThe animated 1989 original won best original song and score Oscars for Alan Menken. For the new iteration of the fairy tale, Alan Menken will update his score, and will compose a new song with lyrics from Lin-Manuel Miranda.Mary Poppins Returns remake, is producing.

 

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Hopefully he’s testing with Halle to make sure they have the right chemistry. I wanted his next role to be a reformed snob, like James Spader in Pretty in Pink, but I will take this and hope he gives another stellar performance.

Well, if this is true then they should write a song for Prince Eric - since Harry is a singer. 🤷🏽‍♀️

He already look like a Prince so he will look so real harry is the best choice Harry_Styles

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So the Prince is gonna play the role of a Prince now !!😁

He wasn't bad in Dunkirk and he already looks like a prince, so that would be a nice casting choice. TheLittleMermaid

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Harry_Styles No thanks I’m good

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Harry_Styles You mean they're not casting a purple person as Ursula ZOMG DISNEY KILLED MA CHILDHOOD AGAIN!!11. But seriously, good, he seems like a fine choice. ✌🏻

Harry_Styles I don't care about the girl playing Ariel. She's gonna do great. It's this 'guy' playing Eric that I can't get past. Guess I'll stick with the cartoon lol

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Harry_Styles I’D DIE FOR THIS

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Harry_Styles I was intrigued with the Ariel casting, but is this twig gets cast, I know i won’t spend the effort to see it. This is a horrible choice.

Harry_Styles Omg I'm soooo happy Harry's taking over the role. According to his performance in Dunkirk he is a really good actor and I think that the role as Prince Eric is a challenge for him but he can make it! :))

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Harry_Styles Nooooooooo

Harry_Styles This movie was fuct from the jump. They could cast an 80 year old bald man as the Prince and none of us would be surprised.

Harry_Styles Remember when movies were made and released and then you realized who was in them? Smh. Btw...who the hell is Harry Styles?

Harry_Styles To anyone saying he can’t act go watch Dunkirk he’s alright

Harry_Styles He cant act

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Harry_Styles Seriously?! They're ruining my favorite Disney movie!

Can he even act tho?

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Harry_Styles Yeah well you all said he was in for the role of elvis too and that didn't happen

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Harry_Styles What are you all on about in these comments? Harry is a perfectly good pick for the role and people actually comparing his real life hair with prince Eric’s are ridiculous I- you do know that hair can move places and hairstylists exist right?Y’all just love to hate on everything.

Harry_Styles NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! It’s like Mick Jagger Jr. This is not a good thing. Oh god, they’ve ruined it! NotMyPrinceEric TheLittleMermaid

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Harry_Styles Are you for real? If we are going that way Cole would of been a better pick!

Harry_Styles I hope he gets the role

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the1Dscene Harry_Styles Are we gonna dye his hair? OMG HE'S SO PERFECT. MY HEART. IM OMG I CANT FUCKIN breath ANNT EI

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Harry_Styles As long as he can ACT!!! May have a cute face but I need the prince to act good

Harry_Styles No thank you.

Harry_Styles guys jimin doesn’t even speak english so the part wouldn’t of even been good for him🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

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Jimin the one and only prince Eric BTS_twt

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Harry_Styles I can't breathe

jimin will forever be our prince Eric

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Harry_Styles I don't get the reason for hiring a singer for Prince Eric. As cannot remember Eric even signing in the movie.

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Harry_Styles I love Harry, but it's a no from me.

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Harry_Styles the only reason i’m happy is bc i want him to sing songs written by Lin-Manuel

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StylesHUpdates Harry_Styles He’s gonna have to fight Scarlett Johansson for the role

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Harry_Styles Can he even act?

Harry_Styles It’d be better if Louis played as Prince Eric and Harry with long hair as Ariel, just fan dream as a larrie lol

Harry_Styles y’all attacking him and for what😭😭 don’t y’all got a job to attend to.....kids to pickup from preschool....

TheHSUpdate Harry_Styles He even has the dimple that would be a perfect choice

Harry_Styles ruined the movie

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TheHSUpdate Harry_Styles no please

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