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Live Action ‘Hercules’ Cast Immediately Under Speculation

The Walt Disney Company will not take a break from live-action remakes anytime soon. They have dozens of projects in development, converting their animated successes into live-action adaptations. Already announced are Lilo & Stitch, Moana, and Snow White, just to name a few. Now, the rumor that Disney’s 1997 Hercules will join the ranks has been confirmed by Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios.

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One thing we can count on with these remakes is that audiences will undoubtedly criticize the actors cast. Most famously, Halle Bailey faced major backlash when her casting as Ariel in The Little Mermaid was announced in 2018. Audiences still hold on to racist opinions about her casting even after the film’s release five years later.

So here’s some dream casting speculations from fans immediately reacting to Hercules‘ confirmation.

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Credit: Disney

The Muses

The Muses are arguably the most fun part of Hercules and can easily steal the entire show if done correctly. Here are a few talented ladies social media is rooting for.

  • Lizzo
  • Beyoncé
  • Janelle Monáe
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Credit: Raph_PH/ abbieabc/ Dunk, Flickr
  • Keke Palmer
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Amber Riley
Credit: Dominick D/ David Torcivia/ Gage Skidmore, Flickr

Live-Action Sassy and Strong Meg Actresses

  • Ariana Grande
  • Liz Gillies
  • Jessica Alexander

Who Will Play The Lead Role in Disney’s Hercules?

  • Zane Phillips
  • Austin Butler
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Credit: Marvel

Here’s the Only Casting for Zeus and Hades that Matters

The controversial idea of race swapping the characters has already come up even though Disney insists it casts the best person who auditioned for the role regardless of race. Let’s see who ends up booking it!

But only Danny DeVito for Phil, or we walk…

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