Exciting news for Disney fans! Rumor has it that pop sensation Dua Lipa is being considered for the role of Megara in the highly anticipated live-action remake of “Hercules.” According to DisInsider, while no official casting announcements have been made, Disney reportedly “likes” Lipa for the part.
The live-action “Hercules,” announced in 2022, is directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Joe and Anthony Russo. Initial speculation had Taron Edgerton and Ariana Grande as potential leads for Hercules and Megara, respectively, but now Lipa’s name is in the mix for the female lead.
In the 1997 animated classic, Megara begins as an ally of the villain Hades but ultimately falls in love with Hercules. The Russos have hinted that their adaptation won’t be a direct translation of the original. Anthony Russo shared, “Both us and our kids are Hercules fanatics. We made a case to Disney about why we should produce the film, and here we are.”
Joe Russo added, “We always bring something new to the table. It’s not compelling for us to do a literal translation. We’ve already done that with our Marvel films. If you want the original story, you can read it. We’re inspired by it but will introduce new elements.”
Despite rumors of Guy Ritchie parting ways with the project earlier this year, there has been no confirmation of his departure.
The original “Hercules” follows the story of the titular hero, voiced by Tate Donovan, who must prove himself worthy of living with the gods on Mount Olympus after being kidnapped by Hades as a baby. With the help of his satyr sidekick Philoctetes, voiced by Danny DeVito, Hercules learns to use his strength to defeat various evil creatures.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project as Disney continues to build the cast for its live-action “Hercules.”
