While Disney recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and is gearing up to release the original Wish – Asha and the Lucky Star animated film, rumors of a live-action Hercules directed by Guy Ritchie are already at the helm. Aladdin movie.
Like the film by John Musker and Ron Clements, Hercules tells the story of the famous son of Zeus. Kidnapped by Hades when he was young and forced to live among mortals, the demigod is trained by the satyr Philotetes and learns to use his superhuman strength. In this way he will be able to prove that he is worthy to live among the gods of Mount Olympus.
The feature film should be more adapted to our time, because in November 2022 the Russo brothers, who produced the film, announced that they were going to take inspiration from TikTok to turn Hercules into a modern musical comedy.
Danny DeVito and Michael B. Jordan in Hercules?
While the actors’ strike continues to paralyze Hollywood, rumors are swirling online regarding the casting of this live-action film. So, the insider Daniel RPK, It is claimed that Danny DeVito, who voiced the satyr Philoctetes in the 1997 film, could reprise his role in the live-action version. According to him, negotiations between the star and the studio were underway when the strike was announced. A rumor that agrees with a statement from the 78-year-old actor who, when he announced the project, expressed his desire to reprise his role.
Michael B. Jordan
Today, the site Inside the magic He adds that Disney wants to entrust the role of the Greek hero to Michael B. Jordan. A rumor that has already spread in 2021 and which has yet to be accepted, since the hero of Creed is 36 years old and Hercules is expected to be half that.
Therefore, it’s highly likely that this is a hoax aimed at inciting viewers who are already reluctant to react to the changes to the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic, as evidenced by the controversy surrounding the casting of Halle Bailey for The Little Mermaid. and Rachel Zegler for Snow White.
Taron Egerton’s name and Ariana Grande’s name have also been floated for Megara’s interpretation.
The release date has not been announced yet Hercules. Snow White is scheduled to hit theaters on March 20, 2024, but the film may be delayed due to the actors’ strike.
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