Hollywood star Denzel Washington is as soon as once more teaming up with filmmaker Antoine Fuqua for a brand new characteristic movie.
The duo have beforehand collaborated for the Oscar-winning 2001 movie Coaching Day and the Equalizer collection.
The film will characteristic Washington, 68, as real-life warrior Hannibal, who’s broadly thought to be one of many biggest army commanders in historical past, Netflix mentioned in an announcement.
The movie will cowl the pivotal battles he led in opposition to the Roman Republic throughout the Second Punic Struggle, fought between 2018-201 BC, as per the official plotline.
The mission has a screenplay by John Logan, recognized for his work on motion pictures reminiscent of The Aviator, Hugo, The Final Samurai and Skyfall.
Fuqua and Washington will even produce together with Erik Olsen and Adam Goldworm. Jeremy Lott and Frank Moll will function govt producers.
The film is a part of Fuqua’s manufacturing firm Hill District Media’s first look partnership with Netflix.
