A New Historical Epic From Ridley Scott

When Ridley Scott, the director of such historical epics as Gladiator, makes a new one, attention must be paid. (You all slept on The Last Duel, so get with it!) His new film is Napoleon, tackling the true story of the notorious general and dictator, as played by Scott’s Gladiator co-star Joaquin Phoenix. The script for the film was written by … Read more

Chloe Zhao to Direct Film Adaptation of Historical Novel

After dominating the awards season three years ago for her work in nomadland, Chloé Zhao has finally found her next drama project. Deadline brings word that the Oscar-winning filmmaker has officially signed on to direct the upcoming film adaptation of Hamnetbased on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling historical fiction novel of the same name. Tea Hamnet film … Read more