Russo Brothers to develop live-action version of Disney’s Hercules

The Russo Brothers, who shot to fame directing Marvel films, are reportedly developing a live-action version of the Disney animated film Hercules. According to the filmmakers, the film will not be a direct, scene-by-scene conversation to live action but will be more on the experimental side. The directors revealed that the film will be an experiment and that the musical would be inspired by TikTok.

In a recent interview, the directors revealed their idea for the film. They said, “Audiences today have been trained by TikTok, right? What is their expectation of what that musical looks like & feels like?” The directing duo will act as a producer for the film while Rock N Rolla fame Guy Ritchie will direct the film. Ritchie recently collaborated with Disney on their live-action adaptation of Aladdin starring Will Smith as the genie. 

Talking about Marvel, the Russos revealed that they won’t be returning to direct another Marvel film anytime in the near future. Joe Russo said, “We won’t be ready to do anything with Marvel until the end of the decade,”