Ariana Grande fans are shutting down Katharine McPhee after she expressed interest in playing Meg in the live action 'Hercules'

• Ariana Grande fans shut down Katharine McPhee after the "American Idol" runner-up expressed interest in playing Meg in the live-action version of Disney's "Hercules."
• McPhee tweeted a picture of herself next to a screengrab of Meg from the animated version of "Hercules," along with the caption, "Okay... hear me out" on Monday.
• While a few fans were supportive of McPhee's idea, most of the comments left underneath the photos shut down the actress' claim to the role, instead calling for Grande to play Meg.
• "We want Ariana Grande as Megara, try again," one user wrote, while another said, "Post a cover of i wont say im in love... and then we'll talk."
• In April, the "7 Rings" singer wowed fans with an elaborate rendition of Meg's iconic song "I Won't Say I'm in Love" during a Disney sing-along, complete with a six-part harmony and choreography that was filmed entirely on an iPhone.
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Ariana Grande fans shut down Katharine McPhee after the actress expressed interest in playing Meg in Disney's live-action version of "Hercules."

On Monday, the "American Idol" runner-up tweeted a photo of her next to a screenshot of the animated character from the 1997 "Hercules," along with the caption, "Okay... hear me out."

McPhee was seemingly referencing the recent news that Disney had greenlit a live-action version of the animated classic, even though casting details are still up in the air.

—Kat McPhee (@katharinemcphee) May 4, 2020

While a few fans were supportive of McPhee's claim to the role, most of the comments instead called for Grande (who notably performed an elaborate cover of Meg's song "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" for a Disney sing-along in April) to play the beloved character.

—Bruh (@sos_bruh2) May 4, 2020

—brandon (@honeymoonamaze) May 4, 2020

—Noe (@better_off2) May 4, 2020

— (@marajculture) May 4, 2020

—alv (@NASA_ANGELS) May 4, 2020

Users highlighted Grande's impressive cover of "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)," which included a six-part harmony, choreography, and costume changes, as proof that she was perfect for the role.

—nadya. (@yeahnadya) May 4, 2020

—rafa|PLS SHARE PINNED| // (@buteragranderem) May 4, 2020

—gabriel waldorf (@ramosgabbe) May 4, 2020

—fan account (@knnewagb) May 4, 2020

—❦ ⴵ uǝɥdǝʇs (@highkeygxyology) May 4, 2020

Grande's cover, which was reportedly recorded on her iPhone, quickly went viral after the Disney sing-along, and prompted fans to call for her casting in the upcoming live-action version of Hercules.

Disney confirmed on Thursday that a live-action "Hercules" is in the works, with "Avengers: Endgame" producers the Russo brothers also attached to the project. Excited fans have already begun sharing their "dream casts" for the new movie, which include stars like Armie Hammer, Beyoncé, Tom Hiddleston, and, of course, Grande.

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