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Jonah Hauer-King is far from being a poor, unfortunate soul.
The relative newcomerscored the roleof Prince Eric in the live-action reimagining ofThe Little MermaidoppositeHalle Bailey’s Ariel. Hauer-King serves as the movie-musical’s primary love interest — a roleHarry Stylesreportedlypassed on.
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Here’s everything to know about Jonah Hauer-King.
He was born and raised in London
Jonah Hauer-King.Chris Allerton/Shutterstock
“Being American is definitely part of my identity,” hetoldShow Patrolin May 2018. “I feel in some ways very English, but I’ve also spent a lot of time in America and feel like that’s part of myself.”
“I grew up in a household with a mom and two older sisters who treated me with a lot of kindness and cruelty in equal measure,” he joked to theoutlet.
And for those wondering which accent he adopted between his two home countries, you’ll be pleased to hear he speaks with a charming British intonation.
He’s been interested in acting since an early age
As a child, Hauer-King would take regular trips to the theater with his producer mother, where an interest in acting dawned on him. His draw to performing followed him into daily life, and he even cited working restaurant jobs as a form of acting.He explained toThe Evening Standard, “It’s great for people watching and performance, because you’re reacting to a table: if they’re up for a good night, you’re helping them along on that energy, if they’re in a foul mood you’re trying to take the sting out of that.”
It wasn’t until a school performance at Edinburgh Fringe that Hauer-King considered acting could be a day job. By a stroke of a little luck and a lot of talent, it was then that his now-agent spotted him.
He’s held roles in television and film
Bel Powley and Jonah Hauer-King inAshes in the Snow.Vertical Entertainment / courtesy Everett Collection
Hauer-King isn’t totally new to the acting world. In fact, he has worked with such movie stars asAshley Judd,Bryce Dallas Howard,Clive OwenandHelen Hunt, to name a few.
He’s now shared the screen with creatures of the sea, plus, Hauer-King led the cast ofA Dog’s Way Home(2019), where he worked with an adorable, four-legged costar.
Jonah Hauer-King inA Dog’s Way Home.J Dittiger/Columbia/Sony/Kobal/Shutterstock
On the small screen, Hauer-King has starred in several period pieces, including a BBC retelling ofHowards Endand a WWII dramaWorld on Fire.
With a number of period dramas under his belt, the actor looks forward to expanding his range in more contemporary roles.
“It’s been nice to have a lot of variety. That’s what keeps it exciting,“he told the U.K. outlet, The List.
He’s friends with many of his costars — including Maya Hawke
Jonah Hauer-King and Maya Hawke inLittle Women(2017).PBS/BBC/courtesy Everett Collection
The young actor is perhaps best known for his performance in PBS’sLittle Womenin 2017, where he struck up friendships with other young actors, namelyStranger Things’Maya Hawke,Big Little Lies’Kathryn NewtonandTheGoldfinch’s Willa Fitzgerald.
After production ended onLittle Women, Hauer-King continued sharing photos of himselfhanging outwith his former castmates, as they did in return. In a birthday tribute, Hawkeposteda picture with the actor captioned, “birthday 🖤 boy.”
He can sing
An iconic role like Prince Eric requires someone with a serious vocal range — especially oppositeHalle Bailey, who makes up half of the sister singing duoChloe x Halle.
The actor also has soundtrack credits onLittle WomenandPostcards from London, plus one archivalYouTube clipshows the star coveringLeonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,“strumming a guitar on the stirring take on the song.
source: people.com
