'The Little Mermaid' Director Reveals Why Harry Styles Turned Down Prince Eric

Way back in 2019, it was reported that Harry Styles turned down the role of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid live action remake, which will hit theaters next month on May 26.

The role eventually went to actor Jonah Hauer-King.

Now, director Rob Marshall is confirming that he did speak to Harry about taking on the role, and revealed why Harry said no.

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Rob told EW that, at the time, Harry “really felt like he wanted to go off and do the movies that he ended up doing, which were sort of darker.” Harry ended up starring in movies including Don’t Worry Darling and My Policeman.

Harry himself spoke out about it in 2019.

“It was dis­cussed,” Harry told The Face in his 2019 cover story. “I want to put music out and focus on that for a while. But every­one involved in it was amaz­ing, so I think it’s going to be great. I’ll enjoy watch­ing it, I’m sure.”