Gal Gadot will play the female lead in the new Ben Hur
Israeli model and actress Gal Gadot received an offer to play the main female role in the new movie adaptation of Ben-Hur, which is being prepared by USA director Timur Bekmambetov. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter. It is alleged that she may get the role of a slave named Esther, who will become the love interest of the protagonist, Judah Ben-Hur. Recall that the role of Judas himself will be played by Jack Houston, known to viewers for his role as Richard Harrow in the series Boardwalk Empire. Toby Kebbell will play the role of Messala, a childhood friend of the protagonist who caused Judas to be exiled to the galleys. The original movie, which won 11 Oscars, was based on the work of Lew Wallace. It takes place at the beginning of the first century AD in Judea occupied by the Romans. The main storyline intersects several times with the storyline of Jesus Christ who was preaching at that time. The creators of the new version claim that the movie will pay much attention to the process of gaining faith. The premiere of the picture is scheduled for February 26, 2016. It will be a joint project between Hollywood studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount Pictures. As for Gal Gadot, viewers will also be able to see her as Wonder Woman in the DC Comics adaptation. The Topic of Article: Gal Gadot will play the female lead in the new Ben Hur. |
