Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has been roped in to direct the live-action adaptation of Disney's classic animated film Hercules. According to Variety, the film will be produced by Avengers: Endgame directors Joe & Anthony Russo's company AGBO.  Guy Ritchie Birthday Special: From Snatch to Sherlock Holmes, 5 Best Movies of the Director Ranked According to Rotten Tomatoes (LatestLY Exclusive)

Dave Callaham penned the first draft and the studio is currently in the process of hiring writers for the project. Ritchie has previously directed live-action Aladdin movie for Disney. The filmmaker recently completed shoot of his untitled action thriller with Jake Gyllenhaal.