Casting Hades Was a Greek Drama
It can be difficult to imagine anyone other than James Woods as the voice for Hades, lord of the underworld in Disney's 1997 animated film Hercules.
Animators incorporated Woods' trademark sneer and fast speaking pace into the new and final character on screen. This casting decision ultimately gave Hades his iconic personality and made James Woods synonymous with the character, leaving a lasting mark on Disney's villain legacy.
