Anna Daniels
While there’s not yet much to report about the plot of the new Hercules, don’t expect too far a deviation from the original film. In the tradition of recent remakes from Disney, it’s likely that the story will remain largely intact when it finally makes it to the screen. A new song or two might make its way into the canon of beloved Disney sing-alongs, but it’s hard to see why the studio would want to muck about with such a beloved story.
For the unfamiliar, or for those who have let it slip from their minds, Hercules follows the son of Greek gods Zeus and Hera as he grows up on Earth. Zeus’ brother, Hades, orchestrates a plot to overthrow the godly home of Mt. Olympus, and plans to begin by killing Hercules. Hades’ underlings botch their assassination attempt, making Hercules mortal, but leaving him alive. He retains superhuman strength, and eventually learns that he’s the son of Zeus. In order to return to his home among the gods, he must pull off incredible feats of god-like heroism.
Of course, there’s plenty of time for casual fans and newcomers, alike, to catch up on the original. It’s currently streaming on Disney+, and we likely won’t be seeing the remake for quite some time.
Written by: Looper
