'Hercules' Live-Action Remake in the Works From Disney, 'Shang-Chi' Writer (Exclusive)

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'Hercules' Live-Action Remake in the Works From Disney, 'Shang-Chi' Writer (Exclusive)
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Disney is going to zero to hero once more, putting into development a live-action remake of its 1997 animated movie, Hercules

movies, are set to produce via their AGBO banner.

The 1997 movie was a musical fantasy retelling of the Hercules legend that featured plenty of the comedic and snappy banter of some of that era’s Disney animated movies. Tate Donovan voiced the demigod looking to reclaim his heroic stature while James Woods played Hades, the god plotting to overthrow Olympus.

The animated movie, which underwent considerable retooling over its many years of development, had 18 credited writers who worked on the story and screenplay. Ron Clements and Jon Musker directed.is in early development and this being a Disney title, rumors have already swirled about other producers and even filmmakers. The Russos are the only producers on the project and will not direct, according to insiders.

There have also been casting rumors in recent weeks, partially spurred on by Ariana Grande performance of the movie’s "I Won’t Say I’m in Love" during The Disney Family Singalong, which engendered a petition on Change.org. Idris Elba and Ryan Gosling’s names have also been floated by enthusiasts. But in reality, the project is far from the casting stage.will be or if it will even keep the musical elements. Disney has taken a broad path in its live-action remakes.

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