Home / News / Viral & Trending Disney confirms live-action ‘Hercules’ is in the works—and the internet is going CRAZY YouTube/Disney The internet discourse is HIGHLY entertaining. By Cassandra Stone June 22, 2023 YouTube/Disney Rectangle Millennial Disney hive, stand up! If you’re sick and tired of one of the best animated Disney movies getting slept on, fear not—a Hercules live action movie is in the works. In addition to a whole slew of new movie announcements (including “Hocus Pocus 3” and a live-action “Moana“) Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Pictures, recently told the New York Times that a live-action remake of Disney’s beloved 1997 animated movie Hercules is currently in development. A ‘Hercules’ live-action film is currently in development, according to Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios. pic.twitter.com/Rfmw8FlVi9— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) June 5, 2023 If your mind is already buzzing about who could be cast in the remake, you’re not alone. The entire internet seems to be exploding with excitement and casting ideas. Related: The Rock will star in Disney’s upcoming live action ‘Moana’—you’re welcome The Muses—the heart and soul of the film, arguably—are going to be key here. The “Hercules” soundtrack is a banger for many reasons, though predominantly because of the bevy of beauties with the pipes to carry it. Muses first Hercules:1. Lizzo2. Janelle Monáe3. Beyoncé 4. Megan Thee Stallion5. Keke PalmerDisney you have the money, you have the resources, make it work pic.twitter.com/1jcFmTI2yb— Megan Thee Dragon (@MDragon_12) May 1, 2020 https://twitter.com/OliviaLilyMarks/status/1426800633034813441 The most important casting will be the muses https://t.co/BYb9Zco8M0— structured chaos 🔥🔥 (@scientistmike35) June 5, 2023 As for Phil, Hercules’ sidekick and personal “trainer” in the realm of Greek gods, there’s only one person who can fulPHIL the role perfectly. And that’s the actor who originated it—Danny DeVito. Related: Hold onto your broomsticks, because ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ is officially happening if danny devito isn't phil we will jan 6 disney world https://t.co/gAgUS5D25d— shoe (@shoe0nhead) June 7, 2023 And while James Woods did a great job with Hades back in the day, well, Woods isn’t exactly the non-problematic actor Disney movies need. And that’s all we’ll say about that. Luckily the internet has other ideas! (May this author suggest Jeff Goldblum? I mean COME ON.) only if either Steve Buscemi or Willem Dafoe plays the role of Hades https://t.co/v5Kox5Np1p— marcy! (@bigsealmode) April 30, 2020 The campaign to get Jennifer Coolidge as Hades starts NOW https://t.co/d0w5UtKgMh— Connor Lounsbury (@ConnorLounsbury) June 6, 2023 The internet is also loving Ariana Grande for the role of Meg, Hercules’ leading lady. We know she can already nail the songs, too. give it to ariana grande butera gomez https://t.co/zgIWjMepfL pic.twitter.com/UYzGfsdFHp— daisy 💋 (@swtnrdaisy) June 9, 2023 Others want the actress who played Vanessa in the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” to take on Meg. We need Liz Gillies as Meg!!! pic.twitter.com/o6lBReYvJi— gati 𐚁 ⍟ (@youIovemelikexo) June 5, 2023 As for Hercules, well, anyone from The Rock to Zane Phillips to Chris Pratt (???) have been suggested. Starting the Zane Phillips as Hercules agenda pic.twitter.com/xXxBEIDQbP— kaeden (@wandasitcoms) June 17, 2022 Regardless of who ends up playing who, the “Hercules” live-action movie is a millennial’s dream come true. The latest News What parents need to know about the ‘glass child’ effect—and how to address it News New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why? News “Pass the baby” anxiety: Why moms are setting boundaries this holiday season News Nicole Scherzinger fought to keep Moana’s mom alive—and calls out Disney’s missing moms