10 Most Anticipated Historical Epic Movies In 2013, 2014, 2015 And Beyond
I love historical epic movies such as 1951 American epic film "Quo Vadis" directed by Mervyn LeRoy, 1963 British-American-Swiss epic drama film "Cleopatra" directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Stanley Kubrick's "Spartacus", Ridley Scott's "Gladiator", Wolfgang Petersen's slightly underrated "Troy", and the latest Zack Synder's "300" - they really manage to drag us away to another time and, for the most part, teach us a little about our ancestors.
In recent times, we haven't had much of the opportunity to watch some well-crafted old-fashioned historical epic and medieval time movies. I don't know the exact reason. The criteria for entry to this list is that the film must be an epic movie (a film which emphasizes human drama on a grand scale) and it must be based on real people or events or, if fictional, must depict accurately the period in which it is set. The most important thing about this list is that to look forward to the future of historical epic movies that are coming out in 2013 and beyond.
10. The Bible (2014)
"The Bible" starring Darwin Shaw, Roma Downey and Diogo Morgado. The History Channel’s miniseries on "The Bible" is being brought to the big screen. While the series ran for seven and a half hours in total, producers are planning to cut the narrative to a more movie-friendly (but still fairly mammoth) three hours. However, makers of the show aren’t overly concerned about keeping the audience’s attention - the TV show became the fastest-selling miniseries of all time, with a whole year’s projection for DVDs being sold in a mere six days.
While plot details haven’t been released, expect greater emphasis on the New Testament than the Old - unsurprisingly, producers have revealed that Jesus will be the main focus of the movie.
9. Irish Myths (2015)
"An epic Irish myth brought to life with Irishman Michael Fassbender in the lead."
"Irish Myths" starring Michael Fassbender. This adaptation of the famed Irish myth around fierce warrior Cuchulain. The script is currently being written by Ronan Bennett (Public Enemies), and will focus on the Ulster Myth Cycle of Irish mythology. Fassbender is set to play Cuchulain, a hero compared to Achilles for his short life and subsequent fame.
Interestingly, he's also known for his monstrous battle frenzies, which could look extremely cool on screen.
"Irish Myths" starring Michael Fassbender. This adaptation of the famed Irish myth around fierce warrior Cuchulain. The script is currently being written by Ronan Bennett (Public Enemies), and will focus on the Ulster Myth Cycle of Irish mythology. Fassbender is set to play Cuchulain, a hero compared to Achilles for his short life and subsequent fame.
Interestingly, he's also known for his monstrous battle frenzies, which could look extremely cool on screen.
8. Berserker (TBA)
"Mel Gibson’s return to epic filmmaking this time featuring violent Vikings!"
Mel Gibson plans to direct the highly violent Viking historical epic Berseker. Braveheart- scribe Randall Wallace and Gibson himself wrote the screenplay. Working in the same vein as the film Apocalypto, the characters in this movie will speak in an historic tongue, Gibson is quoted as saying "I´ll do something that´s understandable to a modern audience. But it won´t be the English THEY´RE used to."
Mel Gibson plans to direct the highly violent Viking historical epic Berseker. Braveheart- scribe Randall Wallace and Gibson himself wrote the screenplay. Working in the same vein as the film Apocalypto, the characters in this movie will speak in an historic tongue, Gibson is quoted as saying "I´ll do something that´s understandable to a modern audience. But it won´t be the English THEY´RE used to."
7. Genghis Khan (2014)
"Wu-Tang’s RZA to solidify his directorial career with Genghis Khan biopic!"
This film follows the lifetime journey of Genghis Khan, the founder and emperor of the Mongolian Empire which grew to be the biggest connected empire in history after Kahn united most of the Mongol tribes and conquered huge parts of Asia and Europe. The movie will be told from the perspective of the children of the Great Khan.
The life of Genghis Khan was recently adapted into a feature film called "Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan", directed by Russian director Sergey Bodrov, with Tadanobu Asano in the lead.
Genghis Khan has been a passion project for screenwriter and director John Milius (Red Dawn, Conan the Barbarian) who originally also wanted to helm the movie with Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler, Iron Man 2) as the Great Khan. Wu-Tang frontman and The Man with the Iron Fists director RZA has now taken over directing responsibilities.
This film follows the lifetime journey of Genghis Khan, the founder and emperor of the Mongolian Empire which grew to be the biggest connected empire in history after Kahn united most of the Mongol tribes and conquered huge parts of Asia and Europe. The movie will be told from the perspective of the children of the Great Khan.
The life of Genghis Khan was recently adapted into a feature film called "Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan", directed by Russian director Sergey Bodrov, with Tadanobu Asano in the lead.
Genghis Khan has been a passion project for screenwriter and director John Milius (Red Dawn, Conan the Barbarian) who originally also wanted to helm the movie with Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler, Iron Man 2) as the Great Khan. Wu-Tang frontman and The Man with the Iron Fists director RZA has now taken over directing responsibilities.
6. Exodus (2015)
"Ridley Scott takes to the Testament in forthcoming Moses movie."
"Exodus", Ridley Scott’s forthcoming historical epic Moses biopic. It is said to focus on aspects of Moses’ life not yet brought onto the screen, particularly the Israelite’s relationship with Ramses, the Pharaoh. It is further rumored to be more in the vein of 300 than The Ten Commandments. Adam Cooper and Bill Collage were signed on to write the script in November 2010.
Scott is not the only big name director interested in bringing the story of the Israelite leader to the big screen, with Ang Lee also reportedly considering a gritty biopic.
"Exodus", Ridley Scott’s forthcoming historical epic Moses biopic. It is said to focus on aspects of Moses’ life not yet brought onto the screen, particularly the Israelite’s relationship with Ramses, the Pharaoh. It is further rumored to be more in the vein of 300 than The Ten Commandments. Adam Cooper and Bill Collage were signed on to write the script in November 2010.
Scott is not the only big name director interested in bringing the story of the Israelite leader to the big screen, with Ang Lee also reportedly considering a gritty biopic.
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