Disney set to give Hercules a live-action remake and the internet wants Harry Styles and Lizzo to star
Harry Styles and Lizzo are top of fans’ lists for the Hercules live-action remake. (ITV/Disney)
Disney is reportedly developing a live-action remake of Hercules, and the internet wants Harry Styles, Lizzo and Ariana Grande to nab starring roles.
The Hercules remake will reportedly include the songs from the 1997 animated classic along with a few new tracks, according to The Disinsider.
A director has not yet been attached to the project, but some rumoured candidates include the Russo brothers, who are best known for directing Marvel films including Avengers: Endgame, as well as Jon Favreau and Gore Verbinski.
Casting for the Hercules live-action remake is said to be moving at full steam, despite the coronavirus, with Disney reportedly considering holding auditions for the film through Zoom.
Though the film has not yet been officially announced, it will come as little surprise that the internet has gone into overdrive, and people are already sharing their cast suggestions.
Harry Styles stans have jumped on the idea of him playing the titular Greek god, and it looks like they won’t be letting it go anytime soon.
https://twitter.com/loudelicaty/status/1253506532169248769
Another Twitter user had some pretty perfect ideas for who could play the Muses in the live-action Hercules.
https://twitter.com/DecodnLyfe/status/1255851160604475392
Needless to say, plenty of fans are calling for Ariana Grande to be cast Hercules’ love interest Meg after her stunning lockdown rendition of “I Won’t Say I’m in Love” earlier this month.
Now that Hercules live action remake is a reality here is a thread with drawings to appreciate how Ariana Grande would look like as Megara pic.twitter.com/A9Woe8KnTO
— MK8≛ MOTOPAPI ☀️ (@FdezzGarciiia) April 30, 2020
My Hercules live action cast:
Megara:
Ariana GrandeHercules:
Armie Hammer (can't think of anyone else😕)The Muses:
Beyoncé, Amber Riley, Anika Noni Rose, Keke Palmer & Jennifer Hudson.Satyr:
Danny DeVitoYoung Hercules:
???Hades:
Jeff Goldblum/Benedict Cumberbatch pic.twitter.com/9jUz2qNtMp— 𝕔𝕛 ⎊ 🪩 (@LemonadeBeystin) April 30, 2020
The Hercules live action remake cast we deserve @RomeTrumain @ArianaGrande pic.twitter.com/bNUyDIgAQC— MK8≛ MOTOPAPI ☀️ (@FdezzGarciiia) April 30, 2020
Others argued that Janelle Monae should be one of the Muses, and it’s hard to disagree to be honest.
when & only when Janelle Monet, Jennifer Hudson, & Lizzo are cast as the muses, I will be on board for a live action Hercules
oh and Danny DeVito https://t.co/cGFhQKXmkE— lewisjwr 🤠🪩 (@lewisjwr) April 30, 2020
People are also very eager to see Lizzo get in on the Hercules fun.
https://twitter.com/eightywone/status/1255848522383065089
Hercules is my favorite animated Disney movie and if there is anything out in this universe listening, @lizzo would be a PERFECT MUSE https://t.co/qIy6N99iRC
— Pat Homer (@Pat_Homer) April 30, 2020
Disney has not yet confirmed the rumours, but a Hercules remake would be in line with the studio’s move in recent years to make live-action versions of its animated classics.
Recent animated films to get the live-action treatment include The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.
