Recasting “Xena: Warrior Princess” for Today: Imagining Hollywood’s Current Stars in Iconic Roles (3 of 5)

4. Hercules – Tom Holland

Tom Holland, with his strong screen presence and proven ability to handle action roles (think Spider-Man), would make a compelling Hercules for sure. Holland’s charisma and the intensity he brings to his roles would elevate the character of Hercules, combining his heroic attributes with a palpable human touch. We’d love to imagine his compelling interactions with Anya Florence Pugh’s Xena. That would be pretty exciting, right?

5. Callisto – Zendaya

Zendaya, who hit it out of the park as Rue in Euphoria as well as Chani in the Dune remake would be absolutely perfect as Callisto. Her ability to portray complex and tormented characters, combined with her skills in action sequences, are reasons we’d love to see her as Xena’s nemesis. Zendaya’s Callisto could be a deeply layered character, with an intensity that matches Taylor-Joy’s Xena, creating a captivating conflict that would keep audiences on the edge of their seats.