Is Jonah Hauer-King in a Relationship? He Keeps His Love Life Out of the Spotlight and Focuses on His Career

English-American actor Jonah Hauer-King gained massive popularity when it was announced that he would star in the much anticipated upcoming Disney movie, "The Little Mermaid." The rise in fame has prompted an increased interest in Hauer-King's relationships.

Before he was cast as one of the lead characters, Prince Eric, in the live-action adaptation, he had played many other roles but none more prominent. He had a minor role in "The Song of Names" starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen in 2019 and starred as Luke Hammond in "The Last Photograph," among many other films and television series.

Despite Hauer-King's long-standing celebrity status, his love life remains a mystery. He doesn't talk about it in interviews, and there is no hint of him dating anyone on his social media. Nevertheless, fans are excited about his on-screen romance with "The Little Mermaid" co-star Halle Bailey in the upcoming film.

Jonah Hauer-King Doesn't Speak about His Love Life

Hauer-King rose to prominence after he signed up for the role of Prince Eric in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." The part had reportedly been meant to be played by Harry Styles, who turned down the role. Luckily, it was eventually given to the relatively unknown British actor, a decision which still satisfied many fans.

The much-anticipated film is an adaptation of the 1989 Disney movie of the same name. It follows the life of Ariel, a mermaid princess played by Bailey, who is captivated by the human world but cannot explore it as it is forbidden. However, her life becomes more complicated after meeting Prince Eric.

Fans reacting to Instagram posts about "The Little Mermaid" have expressed excitement about their chemistry.

Although Hauer-King may have been an unknown figure among Disney fans before his involvement in the making of "The Little Mermaid," he is not new to on-screen productions. In 2017, he was a part of "Little Women," a BBC historical drama mini-series with a stellar cast including Angela Lansbury and Maya Hawke.

Nevertheless, Hauer-King's popularity has grown even further after getting the role in the monumental Disney film. This has prompted an increased interest in his love life. However, there is little information available about that topic at the moment. The actor prefers keeping his dating life under wraps.

What Relationship Do Jonah Hauer-King and Halle Bailey Have?

Despite his life as a celebrity, not much is known about Hauer-King's romantic life outside of his professional career. With no information about his real-life relationships, fans have been left to admire his on-screen romance.

Although the film is still in post-production, Hauer-King and Halle Bailey's on-screen love story already excites many fans. Fans reacting to Instagram posts about "The Little Mermaid" have expressed excitement about their chemistry.

@theartofbrandie noted, "Beautiful Prince!!! [Y]ou and Halle as Ariel and Eric look amazing!" @glownih_ wrote, "I AM LIVING TO SEE YOU AND HALLE AS MY FAVOURITE DISNEY COUPLE. LOVE YOU GUYS (sic)." Additionally, @cdenicev commented, "[Y]ou look so good as prince eric and the chemistry of you and halle (sic)."

The film is scheduled to premiere in the United States on May 26, 2023, after a year and a half of shooting plus about two years of post-production. In July 2021, Hauer-King shared a post expressing his gratitude for being part of the extraordinary film. He started by saying, "[A]fter a mad year and a half, that's a wrap on the little mermaid!"

He continued, "It has been the most formative and special job of my life. thank you to all of the absolutely incredible crew and cast who blew me away with their talent and professionalism. Genuinely so excited for you all to see the phenomenal work done by the teams behind and in front of camera — not least Halle, who is absolute magic in the film."