Hercules: 5 Actors Who Could Lead Guy Ritchie’s Live-Action Remake

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There are so many fabulous actors that come to mind when thinking about the lead role for Disney's live-action Hercules. People like Chris Hemsworth, Zac Efron, Henry Cavil,l and Brad Pitt have log been in the contention in many people’s minds because they all fit the brief of sweet and humble turned muscly hero, at some point in their career.

But at its heart, Hercules is a coming of age story, about a young man who must find out who he is capable of being, for himself, before he can realize who he is capable of being for those that need him. There are some truly talented actors who would do a great job at playing one of Disney’s best heroes:

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Richard Madden is a strong candidate for obvious reasons. He is handsome, charming, and has plenty of experience in playing characters that fit the bill of being selfless, loyal, strong and yet vulnerable, like his portrayal of Robb Stark in Game of Thrones, or his portrayal of the prince in Cinderella. His cheeky, often love-struck smile makes him a great candidate for the role, fans already picturing him swooning over Meg while the cherubs sing softly in the background — it’s also a great bonus he can sing too! Although Richard Madden is in his mid-thirties, many fans feel that he can still pull of this inquisitive and aspiring young character.

Regé-Jean Page took the world by storm with his appearance as Simon in the first season of Bridgerton. This man just exudes sex appeal, with his chiseled body, his daring smile, and all the charisma that you would expect to find in the son of Zeus. But Page has also demonstrated that he can portray the more gentle side of Hercules’ character, which are so vital for