Harry Styles in talks to play Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, but who cares, no big deal

Casting for Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has been a real rollercoaster of emotions—from the disappointment in the all-too-obvious casting of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula (are these people even trying?) to the excitement over Halle Bailey as Ariel (okay, maybe they’re trying). Here to give us some additional whiplash is The Hollywood Reporter, delivering the total shrug of a news item that Harry Styles of One Direction fame is in talks to play Prince Eric, the object of Ariel’s affection. In the famous words of that redheaded fish-lady: “But who cares? No big deal. I want more.” Like maybe along the lines of the genius casting of Awkwafina as Scuttle, a goofy talking seagull originally voiced by Buddy Hackett. Now that’s using your noggin’.