Young Hercules (Movie Pilot)

Young Hercules Movie Pilot, starring Ian Bohen.

Title Young Hercules Episode # pre-season First aired August 30, 1998 Directed by Written by Summary Hercules enrolls into Cheiron's Academy. Jason and the cadets quest for the Golden Fleece.

Blurb

Before the man became the legend... before the legend became the myth... came the greatest adventure of all! From the producers of the #1 hit, Hercules the Legendary Journeys, comes the sexy, adventurous tale of where the legendary journeys began.

A headstrong 17 year old Hercules finds himself endowed with strength and power unrivaled by any of his mortal peers. But his cocky attitude and antics often lead to more trouble than he can handle. Joined by the noble and spirited Jason, conniving Iolaus and the beautiful Yvenna, Hercules and his fellow cadets will face whatever physical tests the gods throw at them in this bold new adventure.

Characters (in order of appearance)

Hercules - Ian Bohen
Iolaus - Dean O'Gorman
Jason - Chris Conrad
Yvenna - Johna Stewart
Pelias/Ares - Kevin Smith
Discord - Meighan Desmond
Cheiron - Nathaniel Lees
Alcmene - Rachel Blakely
Jeweler - Michael Hurst
Thamus - Taungaroa Emile
Liardus - Mfundo Morrison
Enyo - Paolo Rotondo
Mikos - Som Peri
Alcestor - Lionel Waaka
Attica - Nick Kemplen
Talos - Shane Dawson
Knifer/Cradus - Marek Sumich
Runner - Josh Gilbertson
Siren - Anouk Koene
Charioteer - Sam Williams
Artisan - David Mackie
Guard at Corinth - Campbell Rousselle
King Aeson - Mike McGee

Places

Alcmene's Home
Cheiron's Academy

Items

Zeus's Chalice

Mythology

Centaurs
Siren
Golden Fleece

Plot Arcs

Differences between the Movie and the Novelization
Herc's Obsession With Zeus
Cheiron's Advice
Hercules is 'The Responsible One'
Jail or Cheiron's Academy

Trivia & References

The plot of Hercules stealing something belonging to Zeus is echoed in 1.01 Treasure of Zeus, where Hercules steals Zeus's Chalice from Hera's cave. The chalice held what appeared to be water, but ignited once poured out.