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Halle Bailey Shines as Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid': Hair Flip, Jeweled Headpiece, and Live Singing.
entertainment2 years ago

Halle Bailey Shines as Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid': Hair Flip, Jeweled Headpiece, and Live Singing.

Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King discuss their experiences filming Disney's live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid, including Bailey's fear of playing a singer who loses her voice and Hauer-King accidentally kicking Bailey in the shins during an underwater scene. They also express interest in a potential Transformers musical after a viral video featuring Bailey's voice overlaid on the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts trailer. The film opens in theaters on May 26.

Harry Styles' Darker Ambitions Led to Little Mermaid Rejection
entertainment2 years ago

Harry Styles' Darker Ambitions Led to Little Mermaid Rejection

Director Rob Marshall confirms he met with Harry Styles for the role of Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, but Styles ultimately wanted to pursue darker film roles. The role went to Jonah Hauer-King, whom Marshall was impressed by during auditions. Marshall believes things happen for a reason and is happy to have two young, new people in the film. The Little Mermaid hits theaters on May 26 with Melissa McCarthy also starring in the film.

Why Harry Styles Turned Down Little Mermaid's Prince Eric Role for Darker Movies
entertainment2 years ago

Why Harry Styles Turned Down Little Mermaid's Prince Eric Role for Darker Movies

Little Mermaid director Rob Marshall revealed that Harry Styles turned down the role of Prince Eric in the live-action remake of the film because he wanted to pursue darker movies that didn't focus on his singing. Instead, British actor Jonah Hauer-King was cast in the role opposite Halle Bailey's Ariel. The film is set to release in theaters on May 26.

Harry Styles Rejects Disney Prince Role for Darker Films
entertainment2 years ago

Harry Styles Rejects Disney Prince Role for Darker Films

Harry Styles turned down the role of Prince Eric in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" remake because he wanted to take on darker films and didn't want to be in a musical as he transitioned from pop star to actor. Director Rob Marshall confirmed that he met with Styles for the role but ultimately cast Jonah Hauer-King. Styles accepted supporting roles in Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling" and the queer drama "My Policeman" instead. "The Little Mermaid" opens in theaters on May 26.