Russell Crowe In Talks To Star In NOAH

Russell Crowe In Talks To Star In NOAH

After previously being eyed for the lead role in Darren Aronofsky's Biblical epic Noah, actor Russell Crowe is now in talks to star in the film, which begins production this summer.

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By PaulRom - Feb 28, 2012 01:02 PM EST
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Source: Variety



Earlier this month, it was reported that Darren Aronofsky was wanting Russell Crowe (Gladiator, Man Of Steel) to star in his Biblical epic Noah, which also has a graphic novel adaptation in the works. Now, Variety reports that the actor is now in negotiations to star in the film. If discussions go well, Crowe will play the Biblical figure best known for building an Ark so he and his family could survive a worldwide flood.

Variety notes that a deal is being worked on actively, prepping the movie for a July shoot. Aronofsky worked on the script with Ari Handel and John Logan, while Paramount/New Regency is distributing. Also reported a couple weeks ago was that Liam Neeson was being considered for a role (potentially the villainous role which was revealed a while ago); whether or not he will star alongside Crowe has yet to be determined. Check back for more casting news surrounding the movie soon.

Darren Aronofsky's Noah is planned to begin production this July, potentially for a Fall 2013 release.







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Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 2/28/2012, 1:28 PM
So basically this will be like the film 2012. Should be great if handled correctly.
MovieMaster
MovieMaster - 2/28/2012, 1:56 PM
^^ But it'll be MUCH better.
vtopa
vtopa - 2/28/2012, 1:59 PM
The guy has not been relevant or done anything worthwhile since Gladiator...hopefully he will redeem himself as Jor-El.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 2/28/2012, 2:07 PM
Steve Carell already pulled this one off. :-P
PaulRom
PaulRom - 2/28/2012, 2:16 PM
@Sorcerer123 I definitely agree, it's about time we see the age of the Biblical epic return. We have Noah coming, Dwayne Johnson's starring in Goliath, Spielberg's helming Gods & Kings (a Moses film)...if only Paradise Lost wasn't cancelled.
PaulRom
PaulRom - 2/28/2012, 2:26 PM
Evan Almighty is more of a comedy compared to what Aronofsky's planning. Really can't wait to see his vision for this story.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 2/28/2012, 2:28 PM
sorcerer123 - Yep. Life of David = Best Movie Ever.

Only slight exaggeration.
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 2/28/2012, 2:33 PM
Hopefully people did pick up on the :-P in my post. ;-)

Not too interested in seeing biblical movies on the big screen. Don't care much for Russell Crowe so that doesn't help in this case.

Greengo
Greengo - 2/28/2012, 2:37 PM
@rokker: lmao, jerk : ) mock it all you want there are some cool stories

@paulrom: "age of the biblical ethic return". I never thought of it like that interesting
PaulRom
PaulRom - 2/28/2012, 2:44 PM
Yeah, we haven't had a very good Biblical film since the 50s or so (Ten Commandments, Ben Hur, The Robe). There's been some solid films since then, like Passion Of The Christ and Jeremiah (the Patrick Dempsey film), but the Age of the Epic didn't seem to be present again until now.
Diomedes
Diomedes - 2/28/2012, 3:43 PM
@vtopa i disagree what about A Beautiful mind, 3:10 to Yuma, American Gangster,Cinderella Man, State of Play... he's done gud stuff man..
headlopper
headlopper - 2/28/2012, 4:12 PM
I don't like this.

Noah is off limits.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 2/28/2012, 4:37 PM
I like Russell Crowe, and I think he's an interesting choice. I'm really looking forward to seeing Aronofsky helming a Biblical epic.
asdalhjljh
asdalhjljh - 2/28/2012, 8:37 PM
@SuspenseSmith: I agree. Realistically,PL ain't gonna happen though. We'll be lucky if Noah actually gets made. Gonna be a very expensive film, and tentpole flics have been bombing dramatically at b.o. this year, regardless o/t director. We can still dream though.
FireKnightRises
FireKnightRises - 2/29/2012, 12:52 AM
sodom and gomorah will be fantastic movie with many hardcore scenes in it :p
CrowPirate1
CrowPirate1 - 2/29/2012, 5:26 AM
I actually thought he'd be better as one of the donkeys
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 2/29/2012, 5:45 AM
sounds good
Rikersbeard
Rikersbeard - 2/29/2012, 7:48 AM
Needs more Ben Kingsley
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