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Jonah Hauer-King’s Hilarious Response About Live-Action Little Mermaid 2 With Halle Bailey

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There’s been a lot of excitement building among fans following the positive reception of the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid”. Many are eagerly anticipating a sequel, as they’d love to see this beloved kids movie continue for a new generation. Given that an animated sequel has already been made, it seems like creating another installment wouldn’t be too challenging. However, there’s a potential issue with Halle Berry and Jonah Hauer-King possibly being too old to play parent roles in the next film. Halle Berry hinted at the possibility of wearing a beard as a solution for this problem.

Recently, I had a chat with Jonah Hauer-King before his role in the “Lucky Day” episode of Doctor Who, now streaming on Disney+. Since TopMob’s review of The Little Mermaid was positive, I asked if he could share any insights about reprising his role as Prince Eric for a live-action adaptation of the sequel. Here’s what he said:

I’m open to the idea. By the way, I’ve got a beard right now which might make me look a bit older, I’m not sure. But I had such a fantastic time and enjoyed working with Halle, and Rob Marshall is an outstanding director. If it comes up again, who knows, but I haven’t heard anything yet.

Absolutely, it was necessary to address the point that Eric and Ariel became parents in the upcoming story, which implied Hauer-King would need to appear more mature. However, this didn’t seem like an issue for Hauer-King, as he mentioned his facial hair might aid him in looking older.

The assertion that he never mentioned “The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea” seems implausible for anyone eager to watch it. Regarding the age discrepancy between Jonah Hauer-King and Melody, the daughter from the sequel, it’s debatable whether his appearance makes him appear old enough to have a 12-year-old child. After all, an actor nearing his thirties could realistically portray a parent of a preteen!

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In my perspective, it might not be an easy visualization for many viewers to picture the actors they recently watched, now as parents of a pre-teen child, given that they saw them only a few years ago. I suppose there could be someone or two within Disney’s ranks who share this sentiment, especially since Jonah Hauer-King hasn’t received any updates about a potential sequel to the movie.

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The Director of “The Little Mermaid” Explains Why the Upcoming Live-Action Adaptation Will Carry More Emotional Depth Than the Cherished Animated Original.

It’s not unreasonable to assume that someone at Disney might feel hesitant about creating a live-action sequel of “The Little Mermaid II: Return To The Sea“, given TopMob’s critique. With numerous upcoming live-action Disney remakes planned, it seems unlikely that they would prioritize this one soon, though this is merely my conjecture. Perhaps by then, Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King might appear more convincing as parents.

While we patiently anticipate the outcome, go ahead and enjoy streaming “The Little Mermaid” on Disney+. Additionally, take a peek at Hauer-King’s insights about his character in the recent episode of “Doctor Who”. It’s absolutely captivating, and if you haven’t seen it yet, I strongly suggest giving it a watch to appreciate a fresh perspective on this talented young actor!

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2025-05-08 04:13

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