But since the upcoming live-action Hercules, fans have made it clear that Danny DeVito is still the only choice for Philoctetes. So what does DeVito think about reprising his Disney role?

The fantasy musical starred Tate Donovan as Hercules, Danny DeVito as Philoctetes, James Woods as Hades and Susan Egan as Megara.

Hercules is assisted by the satyr Philoctetes (Danny DeVito), who teaches him to use his superhuman strength to prove himself worthy of living among the gods on Mount Olympus. Disney’s original ...

which Herc supposedly attended during the time when he was training to be a hero with his mentor, the satyr Philoctetes. A compilation of Hercules: The Animated Series episodes 47, 49, 53 and 54.

The witty Disney version of the myth gives Hercules a mentor, the grouchy satyr Philoctetes, and a love interest, the fiery Megara, who has been enslaved by Hades. Along the way, Hercules learns ...

Hercules, Disney's 35th full-length animated ... assisted by cloven-hoofed Philoctetes or "Phil" (DeVito), cleverly styled on a down-at-heel Hollywood boxing trainer. Throw in Pegasus, mythical ...

“I am the live-action Hercules, what are you talking about. Philoctetes? If they don’t put me in that they don’t have a hair on their ass.” Development on the Hercules film is perhaps not ...