Did Paul Mescal just audition for Disneyslive-action remakeofHerculesin front of a live studio audience?
On December 7, the internet boyfriend-turned-action star flexed his theater-kid muscles while hostingSaturday Night Live.
Gladiator IIwas a hit, earning over $300 million worldwide.
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But then we saw the massive success ofMoana 2andWicked, the trailers narrator explained.
So after some rushed reshoots,Gladiator IIis now a musical.
Thats our live action Hercules for Disney, the top commenter wrote, receiving over 20,000 likes.
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Another replied, I cant believe they already released the audition tape that got him the live-action Hercules role.
One fan simply cautioned Disney not to fumble the casting ofHerculesby ignoring this obvious front-runner.
Few details about the live-actionHerculesmovie have been shared since the project wasconfirmedback in 2020 andreconfirmedin 2022.
Honestly, I see the vision.
And who should be next?
