Jonah Hauer-King Jokes He Almost Became 'Incredible Hulk' Bulking Up for 'The Little Mermaid' The British actor appeared too muscular to play Prince Eric in the Disney film ahead of shooting, ...

Jonah Hauer-King is far from being a poor, unfortunate soul. The relative newcomer scored the role of Prince Eric in the live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid opposite Halle Bailey 's Ariel.

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As Prince Eric in "The Little Mermaid," Jonah Hauer-King was meant to be a "strong sailor boy." He trained like a bodybuilder and ate in a calorie surplus to put on lean muscle, his trainer said.