From 'Little Women' to 'Little Mermaid': Jonah Hauer-King's splash into Disney
Jonah Hauer-King made waves as Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of the 'Little Mermaid', joining Halle Bailey's Ariel in this exciting revival.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:25 PM ISTJonah Hauer-King made waves as Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of the 'Little Mermaid', joining Halle Bailey's Ariel in this exciting revival.
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From 'Little Women' to 'Little Mermaid': Jonah Hauer-King's Royal Transformation
Dive in, folks! Jonah Hauer-King landed the coveted role of Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of the classic 'Little Mermaid'. This rising star was set to immerse himself in the magical undersea world alongside Halle Bailey's Ariel, as reported by Variety.
The Up-and-Coming Prince of Disney's Kingdom
Known for his previous roles in the TV miniseries 'Little Women' and 'Howard's End', as well as Sony's 'A Dog’s Way Home', Hauer-King took part in two screen tests before being officially crowned as the prince. His most recent test in London with director Rob Marshall secured his ticket to 'Little Mermaid' kingdom.
He is taking up the mantle from Harry Styles, who was in early talks for the role but ended up passing, making Hauer-King the newest addition to the Disney royal family.
Sailing into the Heart of the 'Little Mermaid' Tale
"'The Little Mermaid' was directed by Marshall and written by David Magee", with an array of original songs from the 1989 animated classic being revamped for the remake. New tunes from the original composer Alan Menken, with lyrics by 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, will breathe fresh life into this beloved story.
The film boasted a star-studded cast, including Melissa McCarthy as the wickedly charming Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Daveed Diggs tapped to portray the quirky and lovable Sebastian. "I'm excited to be a part of this 'Little Mermaid' world," shares an ecstatic Hauer-King.
From the heartwarming miniseries 'Little Women' to the enchanted depths of 'The Little Mermaid', Hauer-King is making a real splash in Hollywood. As he dived into his role as Prince Eric, we were eager to see how he'll make this iconic character his own in Disney's live-action rendition of this underwater fairytale.
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