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

Harry Styles is the latest actor to go under the sea.The singer-turned-actor is in early negotiations to play the iconic role of Prince Eric in the studio’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.Mermaid, being directed by Rob Marshall, is in the throes of casting, recently finding its Ariel with R&b singer Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle fame.

Melissa McCarthy, Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina are also in talks to be part of Disney’s world.Eric is the human prince who catches Ariel’s eye.

The mermaid saves the prince from drowning and then makes a deal with …

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