Die Hard Disney Fans Have Already Decided Who They Want to See in the Live-Action Hercules
All I'm saying is: Danny DeVito or bust.
Disney fans are already deep in the casting conversation for the live-action Hercules, and the opinions are coming in fast.
As rumors about the remake picked up, social media quickly filled with dream picks for Hercules, Megara, Hades, and the rest of the cast. Some names keep popping up again and again, while others are getting a much louder no from fans who want Disney to get this one right.
The fan debate is only getting bigger, and the wish list is getting very specific.
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.
Walt DisneyThe fan casting conversation is already moving fast.
But the petition isn't the only voice making strides in Hercules casting choices.
Twitter users are chiming in left and right.
mangocrispKellan 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.
alexiscmalday27
Come ON, Efron could totally do a beefed-up Hercules.
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Megara is getting plenty of attention too.
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.)
hopelessm00n
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?
hanchambers
Phil can only be played by Danny DeVito again.
redheadedsinger
This is essentially non-negotiable.
If we don't get Danny, we riot.
LaylaHoldway
Hades is where the casting wish list gets especially loud.
If we all chant at the same time, it might work.
mangocrisp
1000% Agree
SarahMasonArt
Okay, now let's talk Hades, because Hades is quite the character.
Are you feeling Jeff Goldblum?
devsmith60
Or how about Tom Hiddleston?
hesasgardian
Tom. Hiddleston.
Larygo
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.
mangocrisp
In fact, Dafoe's name has been thrown around quite a bit.
SlaveWolfy
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.
mascbaby
I personally love John Mulaney and Nick Kroll for these roles.
aliprice21
I do not understand the Michael Cera vote.
mangocrisp
I DO understand the Jack Black vote.
mangocrisp
The Muses are another part of the movie fans clearly do not want Disney to mess up.
Now let's talk The Muses; this needs to be done RIGHT.
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The votes are being cast, of course.
JaquanLeonard
Some seriously BIG names are being tossed around, and we are here for it.
taeyongjoon
Even better? There's a lot of consistency.
Fans are in much more agreement than you may realize.
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Yesssss
ADiamante77
Of course, the people cannot get enough of Beyoncé.
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Personally, I am always here for more Lizzo. Gimme MORE.
mangocrisp
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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Not everyone is thrilled, though, and that is part of the conversation too.
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!
Disney has a lot of fan expectations to live up to here.
Before you pick Megara, see how Zendaya’s mom, Claire Stoermer, shut down Tom Holland marriage rumors.
