Summary. Hercules, played by Brett Goldstein, made a brief debut in the MCU and may have a bigger role in Thor 5 if the film moves forward. Marvel Studios' Director of Visual Development, Andy Park, shared concept art on Instagram, giving fans a detailed look at Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder.
One of the breakout stars of Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, the Brit is perhaps best known for playing gruff footballer Roy Kent. Prior to Ted Lasso, the actor appeared in a handful of British comedies, including Ricky Gervais' Derek, as well as on an episode of Doctor Who.
Thor vs. Hercules: War of the Realms is a superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superheroes of the same name. The film is a sequel to Thor, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, & Thor: Love & Thunder, a sequel to the first season of Moon Knight, & a prequel to Hercules.
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Will Hercules join MCU?
Hercules will happen in the MCU, but uncertainties regarding Chris Hemsworth's future in Marvel's movies open the door to the possibility that the two won't actually fight. But since Hercules is MCU canon now, it's likely that his role won't depend solely on Hemsworth's tenure as Thor.
The Olympian and the Asgardian are evenly matched in terms of both strength and durability. For comparison, both Thor and Hercules' durability and raw power pale in comparison to the likes of Zeus - a low-key but crucial Thor: Love and Thunder spoiler for any future outings of the Olympians.
Writers often take artistic licenses when dealing with Hercules' strength, as Stan Lee himself pointed out at one time. However, it is undeniable that Hercules has bested both Thor and Hulk, proving he is indeed the strongest Avenger.
He is stronger than humans by enormous degrees and can overpower many monsters and beasts, as he did with the Nemean Lion. His incredible strength surpasses even some Olympians, with only his father Zeus and other greater gods like Poseidon and Hades being stronger.
They both realized far too late what had actually happened. Hercules was in so much agony after he took the potion that he wished he were dead. Hercules eventually died and after he did, his mortal portion perished. Zeus took his “god” half back to Olympus where he made amends with Hera.
But in the first post-credits scene, Zeus is seen recovering and having a conversation with someone out of view who he has deemed will give him his best shot at revenge against Thor. Just who is Zeus talking to? None other than his son, Hercules, shockingly played by “Ted Lasso” star Brett Goldstein.
Brett Goldstein Joked About How Powerful His Hercules Character Is. Initially, when asked if his character could beat Hemsworth's Thor, the Ted Lasso star offered a humorous reply and joked about how strong and powerful Hercules is.
The introduction of Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder's mid-credits scene sets up a potential mission of vengeance against Thor, making him a clear villain for Thor 5 and future development in the MCU.
"Tony Stark's story is far from over," Downey said. "Iron Man 4 will explore new dimensions of the character and his legacy through the eyes of Morgan.
So while Zeus' best feat is defeating a mountain-sized monster, Odin's best feat is defeating a monster as big as nine worlds. Odin outclasses Zeus in intelligence, versatility, strength, and weapons. Zeus simply can't compete. The winner is Odin, All-Father of the Æsir.
Unlike the Hulk, Hercules could have beaten an Infinity Stones-less Thanos in hand-to-hand combat relatively easily. That said, when it comes to a Thanos powered by all six Infinity Stones, Hercules might not have too much of a chance.
Hercules is very strong but that's pretty much it. While he's a demi-god, he doesn't really have a magic weapon or skill he can use beyond his strength and that's going to cost him against Superman. It's debatable whose stronger, although Superman probably has the advantage, but all Hercules can do is hit hard.
In a fistfight, Hercules. In a fight with weapons, Hercules. In a contest of cunning it's hard to say. Mythological Loki got himself in trouble more than he got himself out of it, and hercules has enough brains to solve several of his labors.
In fact, Zeus vs Thor probably wouldn't be much of a fight at all—Thanos, who knows a little bit about power himself, placed the Greek Skyfather at the same level as Galactus, who coincidentally enough Zeus has beaten. Super strength, super speed, and super durability make up all of the requisites of being a super god.
Who would win, Odin or Hercules? In Mythology , Odin would destroy Hercules . Odin was the defender , the all father of Multiple infinite realms , Had a lot of knowledge and was only second to Thor in Norse Mythology. Hercules had some superhuman strength but at the end of the day , he was nowhere near the major gods .
For a while, Hercules was a houseguest who simply had nowhere else to go. But he proved himself fighting alongside the team, which is why Hercules officially became an Avenger in issue #45.
Through AGBO, they're producing a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1997 animated feature “Hercules,” with Guy Ritchie — who helmed the 2019 live-action remake of “Aladdin” — set to direct. “We have an amazing relationship with them that we've built over a decade,” says Joe Russo.
But Hercules started as a mortal, so he may be only from the latest cycle. On the other hand, any future cycle would include Hercules. So at least 3200 years old.
