Die Hard Disney Fans Have Already Decided Who They Want to See in the Live-Action Hercules

From the very first live-action Disney remake and ever since, fans have floated through speculating on cast member choices, demanding their favorite actors, protesting online over culturally poor choices, and laying out their dream-come-true choices for everyone to argue about.

I don't blame them, and Hercules is no different. Sometime last fall, when the rumor mill first began speculating on a live-action Hercules, names immediately began to get tossed out, and some of them weren't bad. Now that Disney is getting serious about talks of this animated-to-reality remake, fans have become much more serious and passionate about cast discussions on social media.

Live-Action Hercules? Yes, please.

Confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter on April 30th, 2020, Disney is definitely planning a live-action remake of their animated Hercules movie. Fans have big ideas—some of them great, and some of them lackluster—but most of them are passionate.

Over 14,000 people have signed a petition demanding that Ariana Grande play Megara, along with a detailed essay explaining why she is the perfect choice.

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But the petition isn't the only voice making strides in Hercules casting choices.

Twitter users are chiming in left and right.

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Kellan Lutz as Hercules?

This American actor is best known for his role in the Twilight series.

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Tom Holland as Hercules

Obviously, Holland is already well acquainted with the Russo Brothers and the Disney/Marvel Universe.

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Zac Efron as Hercules

My personal favorite choice, but I'm not impressed by the side-by-side comparison chosen here.

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Come ON, Efron could totally do a beefed-up Hercules.

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Now, let's talk Megara, because Ariana is not the only fan choice.

Liz Gilles is an accomplished Broadway actress and singer.

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Hailee Steinfeld

This Academy Award-nominated actress has the sultry look down pat.

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If the petition doesn't work, maybe pouting on Twitter will?

(I'm not completely on board with this choice; sorry, y'all.)

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But Liz Gilles is being mentioned in the conversation a LOT.

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Jacob Elordi and Zendaya as Hercules and Megara?

Having met while filming HBO's Euphoria, could this (unconfirmed) real-life couple play the Greek duo on screen as well?

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Phil can only be played by Danny DeVito again.

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This is essentially non-negotiable.

If we don't get Danny, we riot.

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If we all chant at the same time, it might work.

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1000% Agree

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Okay, now let's talk Hades, because Hades is quite the character.

Are you feeling Jeff Goldblum?

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Or how about Tom Hiddleston?

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Tom. Hiddleston.

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Or... how about Willem Dafoe?

He is well known for his distinct features and voice, and he has played some really impressive characters, including some animated ones.

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In fact, Dafoe's name has been thrown around quite a bit.

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James Woods as Hades?

Another fan-favorite idea.

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Assuming Pain and Panic will make an appearance, people have made some votes for these comedic relief characters as well.

Including Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, which seems... interesting.

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I personally love John Mulaney and Nick Kroll for these roles.

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I do not understand the Michael Cera vote.

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I DO understand the Jack Black vote.

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Now let's talk The Muses; this needs to be done RIGHT.

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The votes are being cast, of course.

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Some seriously BIG names are being tossed around, and we are here for it.

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Even better? There's a lot of consistency.

Fans are in much more agreement than you may realize.

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Yesssss

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Of course, the people cannot get enough of Beyoncé.

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Personally, I am always here for more Lizzo. Gimme MORE.

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Love us some SZA.

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Could Halle Bailey land two Disney roles? We think so.

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Janelle Monáe, yes.

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Now, let's talk Zeus.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson? A seemingly obvious choice.

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Of course, not everyone is stoked.

Disney has a lot going on, too. Mulan is set to release in late June of 2020, and The Little Mermaid is expected sometime in late 2021 or early 2022.

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And, as with other remakes like Aladdin, people want proper representation and good casting.

Genuinely good casting, not half-hearted good casting.

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If you haven't watched the animated Hercules on Disney+ recently, check out the original trailer from the '90s!