News about Susan Egan

Susan Egan, a Broadway actress who received a Tony Award nomination for her role as Belle in the original 1994 musical version of Beauty And The Beast in New York, has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy. The 52-year-old actress posted the medical closure on Facebook on Thursday and told followers that she'should make a complete recovery,' but would be forced to withdraw from the forthcoming Disney Princess - The Concert tour. Although Bell's palsy signs include temporary facial paralysis on one side of the face and trouble making facial expressions, the exact cause of the disorder is unclear, according to the Mayo Clinic.

The live-action "Hercules" at Disney is just one step closer to becoming a reality. Guy Ritchie has been confirmed as the film's director two years after Disney announced the live-action version of the 1997 animated film, according to Deadline. Ritchie produced "Aladdin," which grossed more than $ 1 billion at the international box office. Now that Ritchie is on board, fans can anticipate more "Hercules" news to follow. According to "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," scribe Dave Callaham wrote the first draft of the script. However, a hunt for a new writer to take over the project is ongoing. Meanwhile, Joe and Anthony Russo, the creators of "Infinity War" are now attached as producers under their AGBO banner.