Why did Styles turn down Disney's live-action “The Little Mermaid” remake? According to Marshall, the reason was twofold: He wanted to take on darker films and didn't want to be in a musical as he made the jump from pop star to actor.

Why did Harry turn down Prince Eric?

Harry Styles Wasn't Cast as Little Mermaid's Prince Eric in Because He Wanted to Do “Darker Movies"

Was Harry Styles supposed to play Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid?

Harry Styles certainly fits the mold of a movie prince, so it should come as no surprise that he was considered for the role of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. But the musician and actor declined the role, as he was looking for different types of films to add to his acting resume.

Who was supposed to play Prince Eric?

After five-time Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey landed the lead role, all eyes turned towards Prince Eric, which was looking like it was going to go to another music icon, Harry Styles.

Who else auditioned for Ursula?

Lizzo showcased her audition for The Little Mermaid's Ursula in a since-privated viral video. She didn't get the part, but she "was down to make Ursula a THOT, shaking ass." The role went to Melissa McCarthy, whom Lizzo met during a taping of Adele's "One Night Only" concert.

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Did Zendaya audition for The Little Mermaid?

Director Rob Marshall had auditioned the crème de la crème of young Hollywood for the role, and even Zendaya was rumored to have read for the part. But it was movie newcomer Bailey who won the coveted lead.

Why is Harry Styles dressed as Ariel?

The photos are reportedly from a 2019 "Saturday Night Live" promo photoshoot that were never used. TODAY reached out to "SNL" for confirmation on this, and we will update this post if we hear back. In the pics, the "Golden" singer, 27, looks like a rock-star version of the sweet mermaid who dreamed of being human.

Was Halle Berry supposed to be Little Mermaid?

When it was announced that Halle Bailey would be taking on the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, there were some people a little confused and instead were under the impression that it was actually Oscar-winning actress Halle Berrywho had been cast.

What race is the prince in Little Mermaid?

The casting is beautifully “colour blind” with the prince being White and his mother being Black (he is adopted). At the same time the Little Mermaid's father is White while her Mermaid sisters are of various different races and ethnicities.

Who pushed Harry down?

LONDON — Prince Harry's upcoming autobiography details an alleged fight in which his older brother, the future British king Prince William, pushed him to the floor, according to a report in The Guardian newspaper on Thursday.

Has Prince Harry been disowned?

Prince Charles didn't disown Prince Harry. And he didn't also tell his youngest son that he isn't his biological father. The father and son didn't also have a heated argument that led to Prince Harry and Markle fleeing the palace. The Sussex quit The Firm in January and not before Markle gave birth.

Why did Disney change Ariel's dress?

There was no statement by Disney as to why they made the change or where the design of this new dress came from, but it could've been a choice made to better represent her character, since the pink gown was just one that Eric's family had around the palace.

Why did Disney ban Little Mermaid cover?

It wasn't 'banned' per se, it was recalled. The original artwork contained a phallic-looking spire on a castle in the background. By all accounts, the resemblance was unintentional and NOT a joke slipped in by the artist. In any case, the cover was recalled by Disney and a new one was issued.

Is Harry Styles in the Barbie movie?

Fans also made their own character posters

Fans are making their own versions of the “Barbie” character posters — Grogu and Harry Styles will not actually be in the film.

Who auditioned for Ariel 2023?

Disney's live-action “The Little Mermaid” had “no agenda” when it came to the casting of Ariel, director Rob Marshall told Entertainment Weekly. The “Chicago” and “Into the Woods” director said his team auditioned “every ethnicity” for the role before landing on singer Halle Bailey.

How much did Halle Bailey get paid for Little mermaid?

It's believed that Bailey made about $1.5 million for her role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, but that number could increase depending on how well the film performs opening weekend and beyond.

Was Ariel supposed to be blonde?

“I remember the first thumbnail sketches,” Benson tells EW of the first iterations of Ariel. “She had blonde hair. She looked like one of the exaggerated faces from [the] Peter Pan era. She looked a little bit glamorous and a little bit mature to me.”

What does Ariel wear as a bra?

Ariel, the fictional character from Disney's "The Little Mermaid," is often depicted wearing a seashell bra as part of her iconic mermaid attire. The seashell bra serves as a visual representation of Ariel's transformation from a mermaid to a human-like creature.

Who is the kid that looks like Harry Styles?

2-year-old Michael Rangamiz impersonating the One Direction heartthrob is literally the cutest thing we have ever seen!

Is Queen Latifah in The New Little Mermaid?

(MORE: 'Little Mermaid Live': Who will play Ariel, Ursula, Sebastian and more!) Queen Latifah stars alongside actress Auli'i Cravalho who will play Ariel and reggae singer Shaggy who will play Ariel's friend, Sebastian.

Did Ariel get recast?

Halle Bailey, who's just 22, was cast as Ariel back in 2019. She's half of musical duo Chloe x Halle, along with her sister, and she plays Skyler Forster in the sitcom Grown-ish. Halle Berry, of course, is an entirely different actress.

Who voiced Ursula as a human?

Meet Jessica Alexander, The Little Mermaid's breakout star: the bisexual Gen Z actress plays Ursula's human incarnate for 6 minutes in the Disney film, and sticks up for co-star Halle Bailey.