Photo Credit: Twitter/@DarrenAronofsky
A photo of the life-size Noah's Ark being built for Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic movie. The director shared the image with followers on Twitter July 11, 2012.
Nicola Menzie, Christian Post Reporter — With at least 10 major movie productions based on biblical figures and accounts potentially headed for the big screen, it seems Hollywood is turning to Scripture more and more for inspiration.
While certainly not all of the films scheduled for release in the next year or so are guaranteed to be hits with Christian viewers, most of the projects are attached to big Hollywood names and will likely attract an audience either way.
Here's a list of Bible-inspired movies being considered for a theatrical release:
"Noah" – Expected release: March 2014
Perhaps one of the most talked about films movie-goers are anticipating is Darren Aronofsky's "Noah," based on the biblical figure called by God to build a giant ark to escape the flooding of the whole earth (Genesis 6-9).
While Noah and his family are credited in the Bible as being obedient and faithful to God, there is a concern among observers that Aronofsky, whose credits include "Black Swan" and "The Wrestler," will cast the Old Testament figure as a bit cuckoo.
"If you were expecting a Biblically faithful retelling of the story of the greatest mariner in history and a tale of redemption and obedience to God you'll be sorely disappointed," wrote Hollywood insider Brian Godawa in his review of a draft of the script credited to Aronofsky, John Logan and Ari Handel. Godawa told The Christian Post he fears Noah, played by Russell Crowe, will be portrayed as having an extreme environmentalist bent.
Current names attached to the project include: Emma Watson as Ila; Logan Lerman as Ham; Jennifer Connelly as Naameh; Anthony Hopkins as Methuselah; and Douglas Booth as Shem. Other characters figuring into the story include Adam, Eve and Cain. » Read More
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