Draft:Untitled Antoine Fuqua Hannibal film

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Untitled Antoine Fuqua Hannibal film
Directed byAntoine Fuqua
Written byJohn Logan
Produced by
StarringDenzel Washington
Production
company
Hill District Media
Distributed by
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Untitled Hannibal movie is an upcoming American biographical film about the life of Carthaginian military general Hannibal. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan and starring Denzel Washington, it is set to be filmed for Netflix and produced by Fuqua and Washington.[1]

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Premise[edit]

The film will cover the period lf time during the Second Punic War between the Roman Republic and Carthage. Hannibal invaded the Roman Empire through The Alps by using elephants. Under his lead, the Carthaginian army won key victories against the Romans, allowing Carthage to occupy the majority of southern Italy for a number of years before eventually, being defeated at the Battle of Zama after the Romans counter-invaded North Africa and sacked Carthage.[3]

Production[edit]

In November 2023, Fuqua and Washington were set to produce the project for Netflix, alongside Erik Olsen and Adam Goldworm, with Jeremy Lott and Frank Moll as executive producers. Fuqua’s production company Hill District Media have a first look agreement with Netflix.[4] Washington reportedly has a long standing interest in the subject matter and was inked to the role over 20 years previously when 20th Century Fox were looking at producing a Hannibal film. Vin Diesal had also been linked to the role.[5]

Filming is expected to start in 2024, with Tunisian culture secretary Hayet Ketat Guermazi welcoming the project saying that the “important thing was that Netflix shot some of the film in Tunisia” against some objections from inside the country over Washington's relative age and ethnicity compared to what is known of Hannibal as a historical figure.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lewis, George (November 14, 2023). "Denzel Washington reunites with Antoine Fuqua for new Netflix movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Kroll, Justin; Fleming Jr, Mike (November 13, 2023). "Denzel Washington To Play Hannibal, Carthaginian Warrior Who Attacked Rome Atop Elephant; Reteam With Antoine Fuqua At Netflix With Script By 'Gladiator's John Logan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (November 13, 2023). "Denzel Washington to Play Ancient Warrior Hannibal in Netflix Historical Epic From Antoine Fuqua". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 13, 2023). "Denzel Washington to Star in Antoine Fuqua's 'Hannibal' Epic". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  5. ^ White, James (November 13, 2023). "Denzel Washington To Play Carthaginian Warrior Hannibal For Director Antoine Fuqua". Empire. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Squires, Nick (December 11, 2023). "Netflix in race row for casting Denzel Washington as Hannibal". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved December 12, 2023.