Jennifer Hudson would most like to play Calliope in theoretical live-action Hercules film

Jennifer Hudson says that of all of the characters in a potential Hercules project, the one she would most want to play would be Calliope.

The actress/singer, 39, appeared in a segment for the outlet WIRED in which she answered questions most commonly asked online about her.

Hudson – in response to the question, ‘Who is Jennifer Hudson playing in Hercules?’ – said that all of her costars in her 2006 film Dreamgirls have been seen in Disney productions.

The latest: Jennifer Hudson, 39, says that of all of the characters in a potential Hercules project, the one she would most want to play would be Calliope

‘Y’all listen close – all my Dreamgirls cast members, this is a fun fact, have been in Disney films,’ she said, citing Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy and Anika Noni Rose.

The Academy Award-winning actress, said, ‘Where’s my Disney role?’ noting her past experience with the character.

‘I was Calliope, the head muse, on a Disney cruise ship, so that means I’m ready for my part,’ Hudson said. ‘We are the muses, goddesses of the arts and proclaimers of heroes. That was me, Calliope.’

She continued: ‘So I’m ready, just roll the camera. You ain’t even got to send a script, I don’t need the music. I’m ready to shoot. So I’ll just wait for your call, thank you.’

Details: The actress/singer appeared in a segment for the outlet WIRED in which she answered questions most commonly asked online about her

Coincidence: Hudson said that all of her costars in her 2006 film Dreamgirls have been seen in Disney productions

Hudson in 2015 told W Magazine about how her experience as an entertainer on the cruise ship prior to her showbiz breakout in finishing in the top 10 on American Idol season three in 2004.

‘I was on a Disney cruise line the year I decided to audition for American Idol,’ she said. ‘I was Calliope the muse in Hercules: The Muse-ical and I was also the Circle of Life soloist in Disney’s cruise. 

‘And in that show, I narrated the show, I did a lot of singing and we had a lot of choreography, as well. It’s part of how I got Dreamgirls because they took that as an acting credit.’

Hudson can currently be seen playing Aretha Franklin in the biopic Respect, which comes about three years following the iconic singer’s death in 2018 at age 76.

Backstory: Hudson had previously performed on a Disney cruise ship before her breakout on American Idol 

The Academy Award-winning actress, said, ‘Where’s my Disney role?’ noting her past experience with the Calliope character 

Hudson can currently be seen playing Aretha Franklin in the biopic Respect, which comes about three years following the iconic singer’s death in 2018 at age 76