We've been hearing little snippets about director Darren Aronofsky's (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) Noah project for months, but now that Academy Award winner Russell Crowe has signed on things are starting to move. According to "Coming Soon" Noah will hit theaters March 28th, 2014. While most people know the story of Noah from the Bible, this tale will actually be an epic re-imagining of the Noah tale that promises to be more action based.
Apparently Noah turns out to be somewhat of a passion project for Aronofsky who states that he's been inspired by the story since he was a child. Aronofsky calls it "an epic story of faith" and hopes "that I can present a window into Noah's passion and perseverance for the silver screen.
"The Tracking Board" and "Film Stage" is also reporting that Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly is in negotiations to play Naameh, Noah's wife. If Connelly joins Aronofsky's ship, it will reunite the Oscar winner with Russell Crowe. Both starred in the 2001 Oscar winner A Beautiful Mind.*
In my opinion Aronofsky** is one of the most innovative and passionate directors working today. There's no doubt in my mind that some day he's going to win the Academy Award for Best Director. Throw in two of the best actors in Hollywood and you've got a recipe for an epic film, assuming of course that the Mayans aren't wrong.
*Incidentally Connelly also played Crowe's wife in A Beautiful Mind.
**It's too bad Aronofsky had to leave The Wolverine film. I'm sure it would have kicked ass.
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