Played by Kellan Lutz , portrayed as a warrior-prince unaware of his divine heritage.
Scott Adkins , the main antagonist and Hercules' mortal stepfather. Sotiris: Liam McIntyre , Hercules' loyal comrade-in-arms. Queen Alcmene: Roxanne McKee , Hercules' mother. 3. Production Details Hércules: El origen de la leyenda (2014) - IMDb HГ©rcules: El origen de la leyenda
This guide explores (released as The Legend of Hercules ), the 2014 action-fantasy film directed by Renny Harlin . 1. Plot Overview Played by Kellan Lutz , portrayed as a
Set in 1200 B.C. Greece, the story reimagines the mythical hero's origins as a struggle for love and freedom against a tyrannical king. Queen Alcmene: Roxanne McKee , Hercules' mother
Gaia Weiss , the love interest and Princess of Crete.
Queen Alcmene, tired of her husband King Amphitryon’s constant wars, is permitted by Hera to conceive a son with Zeus to overthrow the tyrant.
Raised as Prince Alcides, Hercules falls in love with Princess Hebe, but his jealous half-brother Iphicles is promised her hand in marriage. King Amphitryon sends Hercules to Egypt on a suicide mission, where he is instead sold into slavery.