Who Plays Prince Eric In The Little Mermaid?

Not only was it necessary to grasp what it takes to properly portray Prince Eric and his motivations, but a big part of playing the character is partaking in the love affair with Ariel. Luckily when Jonah Hauser-King was experiencing the ongoing process of getting acquainted with his persona, he also believed through that ordeal that a better comprehension of the pair's love was uncovered. 

"In getting to know him better, we got to know him and Ariel's relationship better," Hauer-King said while talking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film's premiere. "And it meant that their romance and their relationship is earned and justified. And we fell in love with them falling in love, and we really understood why they were willing to risk everything for each other." The actor gained some necessary insight when cultivating his character, and those efforts resulted in a better understanding of the love Prince Eric shared with Ariel.

As far as what it was like working with the actress playing the titular role, Hauser-King didn't hesitate to reveal how he felt about his working relationship with Halle Bailey on set. "She was immediately one of my best friends. She looked after me the whole way through. She was kind to me. She was supportive," the actor said. "I was very grateful for her." Given this information, it seems safe to assume the cast has thoroughly prepared for the feature. Fans should not sleep on the chance to see these two in action bringing one of Disney's most cherished tales to the big screen when it arrives on May 26, 2023.