Disney released the animated movie Hercules in 1997, almost 30 years ago. But fans are only just finding out that an iconic ...

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

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?

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 ...