WhileHarry Styleswon’t be starring as Prince Eric in the upcoming live-action filmThe Little Mermaid, the singer did reveal he considered taking the role.Styles, 25, spoke toThe Facemagazinein which he said a possible role for him “was discussed,” but never came to fruition.Despite thinking on starring in the film, Styles said his focus was elsewhere.“I want to put music out and focus on that for a while,” the singer explained. “But everyone involved in it was amazing, so I think it’s going to be great.”He added, “I’ll enjoy watching it, I’m sure.”Tristan Fewings/GettyIn July, it was reported the former One Direction singer wasin talks to starin the upcoming film opposite Halle Bailey, who was cast as Ariel.In August, PEOPLE confirmedStyles had turned down the role, with a source close to the film saying, “While he was a fan of the project, he has respectfully declined the offer.”The role would have been Styles’ second major acting gig. His only role came in 2017’sDunkirk,Christopher Nolan‘s epic WWII thriller. The performer had a bulk of the lines in the otherwise dialogue-light film, which also starred Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance,Tom Hardyand Fionn Whitehead.Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesStyles alsorecently screen-tested for the role of Elvis Presleyin Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming biopic, but the singer lost out on the role toAustin Butler.While the singer may not have plans to star in another movie, he does have plans to release his second solo album soon.“It’s not like his last album,” his friend and rock legend Stevie Nicks toldThe Face. “It’s not like anything One Direction ever did. It’s pure Harry, as Harry would say. He’s made a very different record and it’s spectacular.”
WhileHarry Styleswon’t be starring as Prince Eric in the upcoming live-action filmThe Little Mermaid, the singer did reveal he considered taking the role.
Styles, 25, spoke toThe Facemagazinein which he said a possible role for him “was discussed,” but never came to fruition.
Despite thinking on starring in the film, Styles said his focus was elsewhere.
“I want to put music out and focus on that for a while,” the singer explained. “But everyone involved in it was amazing, so I think it’s going to be great.”
He added, “I’ll enjoy watching it, I’m sure.”
Tristan Fewings/Getty
In July, it was reported the former One Direction singer wasin talks to starin the upcoming film opposite Halle Bailey, who was cast as Ariel.
In August, PEOPLE confirmedStyles had turned down the role, with a source close to the film saying, “While he was a fan of the project, he has respectfully declined the offer.”
The role would have been Styles’ second major acting gig. His only role came in 2017’sDunkirk,Christopher Nolan‘s epic WWII thriller. The performer had a bulk of the lines in the otherwise dialogue-light film, which also starred Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance,Tom Hardyand Fionn Whitehead.
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Styles alsorecently screen-tested for the role of Elvis Presleyin Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming biopic, but the singer lost out on the role toAustin Butler.
While the singer may not have plans to star in another movie, he does have plans to release his second solo album soon.
“It’s not like his last album,” his friend and rock legend Stevie Nicks toldThe Face. “It’s not like anything One Direction ever did. It’s pure Harry, as Harry would say. He’s made a very different record and it’s spectacular.”
source: people.com
