Danny DeVito asks Disney to put him in the new live-action “Hercules” movie.

In 1997, Disney released one of his animated films that would become a classic of his filmography, such as “Hercules”. Recently, the company announced it would be making a live-action adaptation and the actor who played Phil in the original, Danny DeVito, is asking to return to the film.

Already in the animated film ‘Hercules’, Danny DeVito gave birth to Phil, a satyr who accompanied the son of Zeus on his adventure to become a god again. For the live-action version, the company called Joe and Antony Russo, directors of “Endgame” and “The Gray Man”, this time as producers, and Guy Ritchie, “Aladdin” live-action manager.

In an interview with Wired, the actor Danny DeVito wants to join the live-action of ‘Hercules’, and commented that he would like to be part of the Disney production again, to once again bring to life the half man, half goat creature, who trained some of the most powerful heroes of ancient Greece.

If they don’t put me on top, they don’t have a hair up their ass. I am the “Hercules” of live action! “

Until now no confirmation that Disney is recalling Danny DeVito to give life to Philoctetes in the live-action of ‘Ercole’, of which there are not many details. Although it is known that the new adaptation of the story will have a more modern touch and may leave out the musical numbers.

The story behind the new live-action film “Hercules”.

Disney hasn’t confirmed further details about the “Hercules” live so far, but director Joe Russo told GamesRadar: “It will pay homage to the original with a more modern twist. What Anthony and I love about the original is how much it is. fun and subversive. I think we tried to embrace that sense of humor in the remake. “

The story of the live-action “Hercules” will be written by Dave Callaham, himself in charge of the script for “Shan-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” for Marvel. On the other hand, Danny DeVito is still in Hollywood, with successful films and series like Tim Burton’s “Dumbo” and “Little Demon”.

In the future, Danny DeVito has several projects on the horizon, such as “It’s always sunny in Philadelphia”, “Triplets” and other small holdings. So, if Disney is interested, you’ll have to make a hole to accept the lure of ‘Hercules’, of which it’s not yet known when the recordings will begin.