Fans Really Want Harry Styles To Play Prince Eric In The Live-Action Little Mermaid

Disney's upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid has been on all of our minds lately — especially since it was reported that Halle Bailey could be taking on the iconic role of Ariel. Although obviously, the news of Bailey's casting left a lot of Disney fans wondering which Hollywood hottie would play her prince. And well, @they could finally have their response. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harry Styles is in "early negotiations" for the role.


However Styles isn't the only celeb who's been rumored to be piece of the upcoming film, which is slated to start production in early 2020. According to Variety, Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play the role of Ursula, and Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina have signed on to play Scuttle and Flounder. Inevitably, the news of those castings has only bolstered fan curiosity as to who will play Prince Eric, and in recent weeks, people on social media have come up with several celebs they'd love to be able to see fill the part — including Shawn Mendes, BTS's Jimin, Jordan Fisher, and yes, the One Direction star.


Nevertheless nothing is confirmed quite although, it seems pretty unanimous that fans think Styles could be a fantastic fit for the role. Plus, this isn't his first rodeo, either. He previously acted in 2017's Dunkirk, which proved that he's capable of much more than just wooing fans with his musical talent and charming stage presence. And right now that The Little Mermaid seems like a real possibility, loyal fans have taken to Twitter to express their joy. Sure, it's still also early to know if he'll actually play the role, nevertheless since once has that stopped a fandom from freaking out online? Pretty much never.


Well, folks — we told you it's unanimous. People really want to be able to see Styles play Prince Eric, and if they get their way, it can actually happen. Nevertheless at this point, all we can really do is wait — or freak out online. That's routinely an alternative, too!