The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid stars Jonah Hauer-King as Ariel’s love interest, Prince Eric, with an interesting new backstory.
The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid features multiple changes and updates to the 1989 animated movie, including a new origin story for Prince Eric and the inclusion of his mother. Back in 1989, The Little Mermaid’s success was credited with launching what has since become known as the Disney Renaissance, having led to a great run for the company that had been plagued in the previous decade by box office failure.
The Little Mermaid Remake Reveals Eric Was Adopted By The King & Queen In the animated version of The Little Mermaid, Prince Eric’s parents aren’t present, but the 2023 live-action remake features the addition of his mother, Queen Selina. A conversation with Queen Selina in the remake also reveals that Prince Eric isn’t a prince by birth, but was rather adopted by the queen and the now-deceased king when he was a young boy.
What Happened To Eric's Father In The Little Mermaid Remake While it is made clear what happened to Ariel’s mother in The Little Mermaid remake, the film offers no explanation for how the king died or when. Prince Eric is expected to follow in his father’s footsteps when he becomes king, and while not much is actually known about the deceased king, there could be further parallels between Ariel and Eric through their parents’ backstories.
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