It's only a matter of time before Joel Edgerton wins an Oscar. It's as inevitable as explosions in a Michael Bay film. Any sports fan who saw Warrior and didn't cry at the end is a liar. Ned Kelly, King Arthur, Animal Kingdom, The Great Gatsby--the guy has an impressive record. (I even liked him in The Odd Life of Timothy Green but don't tell anyone I said that.) Success often leads to better offers and better talent around you.
Well you can't get much more talented than actor Christian Bale and director Ridley Scott.
Although Scott has been attached to several projects, including sequels to Blade Runner and Prometheus, his next project will be a retelling of the story of Moses. Christian Bale has already agreed to play Moses in the upcoming movie according to "THR" and now "The Hollywood Reporter" indicates that Scott is pursuing Edgerton for the role of Ramses.
While I don't think Edgerton can fill Yul Brenner's shoes, I'm intrigued to see him in a meaty role like Ramses. The Australian doesn't look particularly Egyptian I have to admit though. Exodus plans to start shooting next month in Morocco, Spain, and England.
Exodus is tentatively scheduled to release December 12, 2014. Meanwhile Ridley Scott's next film, The Counselor hits multiplexes October 25th.
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