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Hercules and Megara in the 1997 “Hercules” film.

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The DisInsider reported on April 29 that there was a live-action Hercules adaptation in the works at Disney, and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on April 30 that it was indeed happening.

There’s been prior speculation regarding a live-action Hercules adaptation that hasn’t borne fruit.

Following The DisInsider’s report, people began to eagerly debate who they would cast in the film, casuing Hercules to trend on Twitter.

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Disney is confirmed to be making a live-action version of its 1997 animated film, “Hercules.” The adaptation was first reported by The DisInsideron April 29, and later confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter on April 30. While the DisInsider’s report stated that Jeffrey Silver (“The Lion King”) and Karen Gilchrist (“The Lion King”) were set to produce with the Russo Brothers (“Avengers: Endgame) potentially directing, The Hollywood Reporter said that the Russo Brothers will produce with Dave Callaham (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”) screenwriting.

There’s been buzz building around a live-action “Hercules” recently, spurred on in large part by Ariana Grande’s recent performance of “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” from the original 1997 “Hercules” on ABC Family’s recent “Disney Family Singalong.” Prior to that, there had been rumors swirling about a new adaptation – back in June 2019, there was talkthat Disney would announce a live-action “Hercules” at D23, the company’s annual conference, but they didn’t bear fruit.