The live action remake project of Hercules by Disney becomes clearer. According to its producer Joe Russo, this feature film, an adaptation of the 90s cartoon, will be a TikTok-inspired musical. Hercules will be “a bit experimental,” he announced in the columns of variety:
“You wonder how to translate it into a musical. Audiences these days were trained by TikTok, right? What are their expectations from a musical? It can be a lot of fun and help us push the limits of what you can do these days. with a musical.
Joe Russo and his brother Anthony, known for directing avengers endgameproduced for Disney this new version of Hercules which will be directed by Guy Ritchie. The British filmmaker is currently working on the script. “He’s perfect for this project because he loves to experiment,” said Joe Russo.
Guy Ritchie at the controls
This rereading of Herculesannounced in May 2020, it benefited from an early script developed by Dave Callaham, screenwriter for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Guy Ritchie has already signed for Disney a live version ofAladdin, with Will Smith in the skin of the genius. A film that was a huge success at the box office around the world and grossed $1 billion in revenue.
Disney studios have been multiplying remakes of their animation classics for several years. After Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo Where mulan, many more have been announced. Including White snow Y The little Mermaidwhich will be released next year.
Source: BFM TV
