Hercules is one of many Disney animated films in line to receive a live-action remake, and although it’s still in pre-production, a new rumor claims it will have a big twist – and thanks to that, the live-action version can solve a problem. Huge plot hole in the animated film. Despite many of its live-action remakes failing with either critics or viewers, Disney continues to choose some of its animated classics to receive the live-action treatment. Among the adaptations currently under development is Herculesbut updates on it have been scarce.
What is known about Disney’s live-action film Hercules The remake at the time of this writing is what Joe and Anthony Russo will produce and Guy Ritchie will direct the project. Joe Russo teased that the remake will pay homage to the 1997 version with a modern twist and will be a modern musical inspired by TikTok. Other than that, there haven’t been many updates and there haven’t been any casting announcements either. However, a recent rumor claims Hercules will have a twist when it comes to the main character, and this could resolve a huge plot hole in the animated film.
The Hades-Focused Hercules Live-Action Remake Could Resolve Its Biggest Plot Hole
1997’s Hercules left a Hades plot hole that affects this villain
According to The DesInsider (through CBR), a big reason why there haven’t been any major announcements about the upcoming live-action remake of Hercules is that the project is being reformulated. This is because it will no longer be just about Hercules, and will be told from the perspective of the villain, Hades. Furthermore, the report says that the film may end up being titled Hades instead of Hercules. If this is true, the live-action remake of Hercules could resolve Hades’ biggest plot hole in the animated film.
Hades is the brother of Zeus, uncle of Hercules and ruler of the underworld. Hades discovers that a planetary alignment will allow him to free the Titans and take control of Mount Olympus, but that’s only if Hercules doesn’t interfere. Hades sends his minions Pain and Panic to murder baby Hercules with a special potion that will strip him of his divinity and therefore his immortality, allowing them to kill him, but only if he drinks every last drop. However, Pain and Panic escape when one drop of the potion remains, so Hercules not only survives but also retains his godly strength.
As the god of the Underworld, Hades sees every soul that arrives, so he should have known that Pain and Panic failed.
Pain and Panic don’t tell Hades what happened and make him believe they killed Hercules, and Hades discovers the truth many years later. As god of the Underworld, Hades sees every soul that arrives, so he should have known that Pain and Panic failed, as baby Hercules would have died as a mortal and would have reached the Underworld. Seeing Hercules’ story now from Hades’ perspective could resolve this plot hole, showing exactly what he was doing while Pain and Panic tried to kill Hercules and why he only learned they failed a decade later.
How Hercules Live-Action Remake Could Benefit From This Hades Twist
Hercules live-action movie could fill in some gaps
Resolving the aforementioned plot hole isn’t the only way the Hercules The live-action remake could benefit from being told from Hades’ perspective. Due to its focus on Hercules’ journey on Earth to become a hero and regain his divinity the animated film leaves many doubts about other characters, especially Hades. The god of the underworld mentions that it was Zeus who assigned him to the underworld, and although Zeus is very good to him, Hades has a lot of resentment towards him.
The live-action remake of Hercules being told from the perspective of Hades can go a little deeper into his past with Zeusas well as his role in the Underworld and his relationship with other characters related to that realm, such as the Fates. The film could also tell more about how Hades met Megara and the deal they made, adding more layers and depth to the original film.
Sources: The DesInsider, CBR.