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Will Ariana Grande Play Megara in the Live-Action Hercules? Here’s What She Said

Since 2020, her fans have been rooting for her to play Meg in a potential live-action remake

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Ariana Grande performed ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ from Disney’s Hercules back in 2020. And since then, fans have been rooting for her to play Megara in a potential live-action remake. Her choice of a purple outfit and signature high ponytail, reminiscent of Meg’s iconic look, only added fuel to the speculation.

Recently, in an interview with Variety, Grande touched on her acting career, particularly her dream role as Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked. “I was considering a mini-tour between the ‘Wicked’ films, but I’ve decided to prioritize acting for now,” she explains. “Performing will always be a part of my life, but I want to focus on this chapter of storytelling through film.” While this choice has shifted her priorities, she made it clear there aren’t any new major roles in the pipeline just yet.

Grande also addressed the ongoing rumors about being cast as Megara in Disney’s live-action Hercules. She clarified to Variety that she hasn’t been approached for the role, even though the buzz intensified after the global success of Wicked. Many believed her landing Glinda—a role she’d dreamed about for over a decade—might pave the way for her entry into Disney’s live-action projects.

A Talented Singer and Actress

With her past performance of a Hercules hit and Wicked songs, fans hoped history would repeat itself. It’s no secret that Ariana has established success as both a singer and actress. So it seems like a natural fit for Disney’s growing live-action universe, and fans are eager to see what she does next.

It looks like Ariana Grande won’t be stepping into the role of Megara in Disney’s live-action Hercules—at least not anytime soon. The film, set to be directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by the Russo Brothers, hasn’t even cast its Hercules yet. But Ariana didn’t hold back from offering her own suggestion for who could bring Meg to life.

Ariana’s ‘Victorious’ Pick

Instead of focusing on herself, Ariana threw out an idea for the perfect Megara: “That would be a fantastic role for her.” Gillies has the looks to match the character and a stunning voice made for musicals. Plus, her acting résumé is solid, with standout roles in both film and TV. Fans still remember her as Jade West inVictorious, where she starred alongside Ariana.

Their history doesn’t stop there—they also performed together in the musical 13. With that experience, Ariana has no doubt Gillies could nail the role of Megara.

Of course, the final call is up to Disney as they move forward with the project, originally planned for a 2025 release. Let’s see if Ariana’s pick gets the Disney stamp of approval!