{"id":283440,"date":"2019-11-12T19:13:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T02:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1092772"},"modified":"2019-11-12T19:13:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T02:13:50","slug":"the-little-mermaid-remake-casts-its-prince-eric-after-harry-styles-turns-it-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kidn\/music-news\/the-little-mermaid-remake-casts-its-prince-eric-after-harry-styles-turns-it-down\/","title":{"rendered":"The Little Mermaid Remake Casts Its Prince Eric After Harry Styles Turns It Down"},"content":{"rendered":"
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British actor Jonah Hauer-King<\/strong> is going “Under the Sea!”<\/p>\n

Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid<\/em> has finally found its Prince Eric. On Tuesday, multiple publications reported that the 24-year-old actor earned the coveted role in the Rob Marshall<\/strong> directed movie.<\/p>\n

For most, this news is a big deal, especially since Harry Styles<\/a><\/strong> was in the running to play Prince Eric<\/a> earlier this year. However, a source close to the project previously told E! News, “While [Harry] is a fan of the project, he has respectfully declined the offer.” <\/p>\n

The former One Direction<\/a><\/strong> member also addressed the casting in September. “I want to put music out and focus on that for a while,” he said in an interview with The Face<\/em><\/a> magazine. “But everyone involved in it was amazing…So I think it’s going to be great.”<\/p>\n

He added, “I’ll enjoy watching it, I’m sure.”<\/p>\n

Jonah, who recently starred in A Dog’s Way Home<\/em> and Little Women<\/em>, joins Halle Bailey<\/strong> in Disney’s live-action remake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Back in July, Bailey earned the leading role of Ariel<\/a>, and as of right now, she and the British actor are the only two confirmed for the project. However, rumors have swirled online that Javier Bardem<\/a><\/strong>, Melissa McCarthy<\/a><\/strong> and other power players are joining the cast.<\/p>\n

Scroll through our gallery below to see what A-list stars are in the running for The Little Mermaid<\/em> movie.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Halle<\/div>\n

Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP\/Shutterstock\/Walt Disney<\/p>\n

Ariel <\/h3>\n
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Halle Bailey<\/strong> is Disney’s leading lady, as she is one of the few stars confirmed for the much anticipated live-action remake.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Jonah<\/div>\n

Rich Polk\/Getty Images; Disney<\/p>\n

Prince Eric <\/h3>\n
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Jonah Hauer-King<\/strong> is going to be part of Ariel’s world, after earning the coveted role of the charming prince.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Javier<\/div>\n

Matt Baron\/Shutterstock\/Walt Disney<\/p>\n

King Triton <\/h3>\n
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Javier Bardem<\/strong> is going to be one fierce king of the sea if he manages to secure this highly-sought after role.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Jacob<\/div>\n

Michael Hurcomb\/Shutterstock\/Walt Disney<\/p>\n

Flounder <\/h3>\n
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Fins crossed that the Wonder<\/em>-ful Jacob Tremblay <\/strong>could be our next Flounder!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Awkwafina,<\/div>\n

Kristina Bumphrey\/StarPix\/Shutterstock\/Walt Disney<\/p>\n

Scuttle <\/h3>\n
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If the rumors are true, then Awkwafina<\/strong> could very well be wielding a dinglehopper in the coming days!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Melissa<\/div>\n

Danny Moloshok\/Invision\/AP\/Shutterstock\/Walt Disney<\/p>\n

Ursula <\/h3>\n
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Fans are already roaring with delight over Melissa McCarthy<\/strong>‘s potential role.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Harry<\/div>\n

Anthony Harvey\/Shutterstock\/Walt Disney<\/p>\n

Prince Eric <\/h3>\n
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Fans of the Disney classic have their eyes set on Harry Styles <\/strong>become the charming prince. However, in August, the 25-year-old singer “respectfully declined the offer.<\/a>“<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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While fans wait for Disney to confirm more of its cast, one thing is certain: production will begin in early 2020! Fins crossed the studio shares more details soon.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

via:: E! Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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