Harry Styles in early talks to play Prince Eric in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ remake

Disney has found its Prince Eric for its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” as actor and singer Harry Styles is in early talks to star in Rob Marshall’s film as Prince Eric, an individual with knowledge of the project tells The Wrap.

Styles would star opposite actress and singer Halle Bailey as the lead Ariel. Best known for headlining British boy band One Direction, Styles made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” and was recently one of the top contenders who screen-tested to star for the role of Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming biopic about the late singer. The part ended up going to Austin Butler.

Marshall is directing, and the film is produced by John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. David Magee (“Mary Poppins Returns”) wrote the script.

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“The Little Mermaid” live-action remake will feature the 1989 animated classic’s original songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as new songs with music by Menken and lyrics by Miranda.

Production is anticipated to begin in early 2020. Additional announcements regarding “The Little Mermaid” are expected in the coming weeks.

The original “The Little Mermaid” follows princess Ariel, a teenage mermaid who dreams of living on the surface world and marrying Prince Eric. Her fortunes change when a sea witch named Ursula offers to send Ariel to the human world in exchange for her beautiful voice. It won two Oscars for Disney for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for the track “Under the Sea.”

Styles is repped by CAA.

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