Ben-Hur (2016)

Ben-Hur (2016) is an American historical epic directed by Timur Bekmambetov, written by Keith R. Clarke and John Ridley, and starring Jack Huston, Morgan Freeman, Toby Kebbell, Nazanin Boniadi and Rodrigo Santoro. It is based on the 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. Prior film adaptations of the book include the 1925 and the 1959 films of same name. Ben-Hur is currently scheduled to be released in North American theaters August 12, 2016 in 2D, 3D and Digital 3D.

Plot
A falsely accused Jewish nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his Roman best friend, who betrayed him.

Cast

 * Jack Huston as Judah Ben-Hur
 * Morgan Freeman as Sheik Ilderim
 * Toby Kebbell as Messala
 * Nazanin Boniadi as Esther
 * Rodrigo Santoro as Jesus
 * Sofia Black D'Elia as Tirzah
 * Ayelet Zurer as Naomi
 * Moisés Arias as Gestas
 * Pilou Asbæk as Pontius Pilate
 * Marwan Kenzari as Druses
 * James Cosmo as Quintus

Production
Principal photography began on February 2, 2015 in Rome, Italy and lasted for about 6 months finishing in August 2015.