Twitter Has THOUGHTS About Who Should Play Prince Eric In 'The Little Mermaid' Remake
byRebecca Patton
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Now that Halle Bailey — of Chloe x Halle fame — has been tapped to play Ariel in the Disney live-action remake, fans are naturally clamoring to cast Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid next. Christopher Daniel Barnes played the voice acting role in the 1989 Disney film alongside Jodi Benson (who played Ariel). And since the new Ariel is a woman of color, fans are hoping that this iteration of the beloved movie will be a bit more diverse than the original. Fortunately, Twitter had no shortage of ideas for who should star opposite Bailey.
The Little Mermaid remake was originally announced back in 2015, with Chloë Grace Moretz slated to play the starring role. Sofia Coppola was initially set to direct but left the project due to creative differences, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rob Marshall is now directing the Disney film and is clearly thrilled with the casting choice. "After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance — plus a glorious singing voice — all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role," he said, per the Guardian.
And while the role of Prince Eric still hasn't been cast, fans have plenty of thoughts. Take note, Disney.