Ariana Grande is receiving loads of reward for her astounding efficiency as Glinda in Depraved, and it’s properly deserved. Whereas identified for her singing abilities, Grande confirmed off her critical performing chops for the musical movie, and was a 2025 Golden Globe nominee this yr. Now, followers are hoping the Positions artist joins one other upcoming musical, Hercules as Meg. Whereas Grande is “flattered” over that, she has her personal nice thought for who ought to play the function..
In a latest interview with Selection’s Awards Circuit podcast, Grande chatted about her large yr which not solely included Depraved but in addition the discharge of her new album, Everlasting Sunshine. It was additionally talked about that her identify had been talked about in tandem with the upcoming Hercules live-action remake, particularly after her Actors on Actors section with Paul Mescal. When requested if she could be all in favour of enjoying Megara, the sarcastic, anti-romantic heroine of the movie, Grande named a buddy and previous co-star as a greater match:
It’s actually humorous, as a result of I grew up singing the Muses’ elements. [laughs] … I’ve seen a few of that, however it’s by no means been an precise dialogue. As a lot as I actually love reworking for a job – and I do love the concept of, you recognize, a darker form of – ‘c’ asterisk ‘unty’ function like Megara, I do suppose that I’d be remiss if I didn’t say this, I feel [Elizabeth] Gillies must be Megara. Are you aware my buddy Liz Gillies, she’s good. Oh god, that will be a implausible function for her.
I can completely see it! Elizabeth Gillies has a fully unbelievable singing voice, and the sass and sarcasm she confirmed as Jade on Victorious would completely translate to Meg. She additionally has the appropriate look and could be nice on the massive display. This suggestion has been thrown out by followers earlier than, however listening to Ariana Grande validate it feels prefer it might be an actual chance.
Actually, the Do not Look Up alum could be nice too, and there could be a sweetness infused into that character, however Ms. Gillies has a pure cadence that will simply seize the essence of the animated character.
Additionally, I really like the concept of Grande as one of many Muses. She beforehand sung “Zero to Hero” and killed it for the 2015 album We Love Disney. The singing narrators are arguably one of the best a part of the unique movie, and I feel they’ve one of the best songs. Within the movie, there are 5 Muses, however possibly 4 different pop superstars may additionally tackle the minor roles. As well as, having Grande as a Muse and Gillies as Meg could be the Victorious reunion followers have been ready for. Each of their vocals on “I Received’t Say (I’m in Love)” could be completely epic.
The “Facet to Facet” singer additionally jokingly instructed one other Hercules function she may play, saying:
That’s how I truthfully really feel. I’m very flattered. You recognize what? I ought to play the Danny DeVito function.
For context, within the animated Disney traditional, Danny DeVito performs Phil, a grumpy satyr who helps prepare Hercules. Ariana Grande might not be the appropriate casting for him, however the thought is totally hilarious. That is all simply fan casting after all, and Disney has but to announce the true casting of the live-action Hercules, which is about to be directed by the Russo Brothers. However, hopefully, talking this into existence will assist get the ball rolling. I am assured that the castings of Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies could be nice for the movie.
Disney has but to announce a launch date for the upcoming live-action remake, and it is unclear as to when particulars will lastly be introduced. Within the meantime, followers can revisit the unique animated Hercules now by streaming it with a Disney+ subscription. You may as well take a look at Ariana Grande in Depraved, which is at the moment enjoying in theaters nationwide.