Will this idea go the distance?
Producer and director Joe Russo revealed Wednesday that the forthcoming live-action “Hercules” will push the boundaries of cinema, Variety has reported.
“[‘Hercules is] a little bit more experimental in tone, a little bit more experimental in execution,” said Russo. “I think they’re excited to see what we can all bring to it in a way that isn’t just a reinterpretation of the animated film.”
The “Avengers: Endgame” director cited the nation’s obsession with TikTok as his chief source of inspiration for the remake.
“I think they’re excited to see what we can all bring to it in a way that isn’t just a reinterpretation of the animated film,” said Russo.
“Audiences today have been trained by TikTok, right? What is their expectation of what that musical looks like and feels like,” Russo continued. “That can be a lot of fun and help us push the boundaries a little bit on how you execute a modern musical.”
The animated version, released by Disney in 1997, reimagines the story of the Greek demigod as a rising celebrity who gains notoriety thanks to his acts of heroism.
Russo also revealed that they are working on the new movie with Guy Ritchie, who directed the 2019 live-action “Aladdin” remake.
“Guy is perfect for it because he has a penchant for experimentation,” Russo complimented.
The Post has reached out to Russo for comment.
Despite being an unconventional place for musicals, TikTok has spawned two makeshift productions with help from fans on the platform, including “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” as well as the controversial “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,” which showed at at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Netflix later sued the creators of the latter — TikTokers Abigail Barlow, 23, and Emily Bear, 20 — to shut down the Grammy-winning duo and their live act.