Netflix pauses manufacturing on Denzel Washington’s ‘Hannibal’ over funds considerations
Los Angeles: Streaming service ‘Netflix’ paused pre-production on its untitled historic epic about Carthaginian normal Hannibal, starring Denzel Washington, because the studio and producers work to resolve funds considerations.
The movie, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Logan, had been slated to shoot in Italy this summer time, reported ‘Deadline’. Executives on either side are working to get manufacturing again on observe and hope the venture can nonetheless transfer ahead at ‘Netflix’.
Within the film, Washington would essay the function of Hannibal, who’s extensively thought to be one in every of historical past’s best army commanders. The story will concentrate on the battles Hannibal led towards Rome throughout the Second Punic Battle.
The ‘Hannibal’ venture would mark the sixth collaboration between Washington and Fuqua. They earlier labored collectively on ‘Coaching Day’, ‘The Magnificent Seven’ and three ‘Equalizer’ motion pictures.
Washington, 71, has acquired 10 Oscar nominations and gained two Academy Awards in his practically five-decade profession – finest supporting actor for ‘Glory’ in 1990 and finest actor for ‘Coaching Day’ in 2002.
Fuqua involves the venture on the again of ‘Michael’, the Michael Jackson biopic he directed, which has grossed over 850 million {dollars} on the world field workplace.
