The live action of ‘Hercules’ will have “a more modern twist” to move away from the animated version

Unlike the movie “The Lion King” or “Beauty and the Beast”, the new Disney live action that is prepared over low heat, “Hercules’it will not be a replica of the original version, changing the style of animation with flesh and blood protagonists, but it will have “a more modern touch” according to the Russian brothersproducers of the long-awaited film.

While there is very little information revealed about this new version of ‘Hercules’, the truth is that it has given a lot to talk about in view of the fact that the Russo brothers, who have directed big hits like’ Avengers 3 and 4 (in addition to others Marvel movies) and Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ will produce this new release.

In a recent interview with Joe Russofor GamesRadar +the director has talked about his point of view on this new work with Disney, where he and his brother will put their mark on one of the most anticipated live action by the public, but ensures that the story will not be exactly the same as the animation version arrived in the cinema in 1997.

It will certainly pay homage to the original, but with a more modern touch. “

Russo pointed out in an interview that this new live action movieit will not be a copy of the original: “What Anthony and I love about the original is how fun and subversive it is. I think we tried to adopt that sense of humor in the new version“, He added. This makes it clear that your intention is not to make a copy of the animated hit.

It should be noted that this is not the first time one of the Russos has made this kind of comment, as they have said in the past that when working with Marvel, they never intended to portray the comics literally, as those stories are already good on their own. on paper, and the intention of taking them to the cinema is to give them a different twist. Something like this will happen with ‘Hercules’.

Who will be Hercules in live action?

Recently, “Thor: Love and Thunder” featured actor Brett Goldstein in his post-credits scene, with the promise that he will return to the MCU at some point, but the truth is that there are plenty of fans who don’t see it. ‘Now. Disney announce who is the actor chosen for the role of the son of Zeus in the live action film based on the animated version of 1997.

At the moment only a few fancasts and alleged rumors have emerged which ensure that Henry Cavill, Michael B. Jordan or Taron Egerton can join the Russo brothers’ project to give life to Hercules, however none of this information has been confirmed and there is none. another to continue to wait patiently.