The Little Mermaid: Director Rob Marshall Explains Why Harry Styles Rejected the Role of Prince Eric
The Little Mermaid has been in the headlines since its announcement, and Halle Bailey is doing a fantastic job. For those who may not have known, there were rumours of Harry Styles playing Prince Eric and it seems they were true, but the singer rejected the role, and here's why.
Director of The Little Mermaid comments on Harry Styles rejecting the role of Prince Eric. The Little Mermaid has been in the headlines since its announcement. The fantasy-musical drama by Rob Marshall is a remake of the previous 'Disney' movie released in 1989 with the same name. The fans were excited about the movie as there were reports of Harry Styles being cast as Prince Eric. According to Variety, a US-based media house, director Rob Marshall broke silence on the matter in a conversation with the magazine. The Little Mermaid Trailer: Halle Bailey Stuns as Ariel in Disney's Upcoming Remake of the Animated Classic.
Director explained how Styles is not interested in doing musical dramas for now and wishes to work in darker movies. The actor-turned-singer after rejecting The Little Mermaid accepted roles in The Policeman and Don't Worry Darling. Rob commented that "For a lot of young musical people like Harry, you're trying to carve your way and you don't wanna be seen as a singer". The director referred to having a fun idea to play with if Harry was on board but at last whatever happens is for good. The Little Mermaid: Disney Film Had ‘No Agenda’ for Casting According to Director Rob Marshall, Says Halle Bailey Had the Perfect Voice for Ariel.
Rob appreciated the fact that both of his leads are two new young people. Rob also mentioned that Harry is a lovely and wonderful guy. As per Variety, The Little Mermaid will now star Jonah Hauer-King in the role of Prince Eric opposite Halley Bailey, the actor is popular for PBS' Little Women but The Little Mermaid will certainly boost his stardom. The Disney movie will hit theatres on May 26.