Published 02:33 IST, November 14th 2019
Jonah Hauer-King roped in to play Prince Eric in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Jonah Hauer-King will play Prince Eric in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' opposite Halle Bailey who will play Ariel. The film will be directed by Rob Marshall.
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Makers of Disney's Little Mermaid have revealed on vember 13 that British actor Jonah Hauer-King will play character of Prince Eric in upcoming Disney live-action remake of animated classic. role was earlier turned down by Harry Styles this year. As per reports, actor Harry Styles turned down role because he disliked music of film. Casting of Eric remained long-vacant while rest of film's cast h alrey been revealed. Hauer-King became latest entrant to play opposite Halle Bailey who will essay role of Ariel, titular character, according to an entertainment daily.
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film's cast, crew, and plot
Actress Melissa McCarthy will be seen as witch Ursula, along with Javier Bardem as King Triton amongst ors in cast. Likewise, Jacob Tremblay will be voice behind Flounder, while Awkwafina will lend his voice to Scuttle with Daveed Diggs giving voice to Sebastian crab. As per film's plot, mermaid Ariel falls for Prince Eric after she saves him from drowning. To pursue her love, she makes a deal with witch Ursula to turn her into a human in exchange for her voice. film will be directed by Rob Marshall. Alan Menken is coming toger with Lin-Manuel Miranda for music of movie, with Menken creating music and latter writing and producing with Marshall, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca.
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About Jonah Hauer-King
Jonah Andre Hauer-King is an English actor born and raised in London and is a dual citizen of UK and United States. Hauer-King has starred in films Last Photograph and A Dog's Way Home and has appeared in television miniseries Howards End and Little Women. His upcoming movies include Song of Names and Once Upon a Time in Staten Island. He also played character of Harry Chase in BBC World War II drama World on Fire. King is currently shooting for new film Agatha and Curse of Ishtar.
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01:36 IST, November 14th 2019