The Doctor Doom of 'The Fantastic Four' remake has found another bad boy role in the Timur Bekmambetov-directed movie.
- September 19, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Toby Kebbell is eyed to play antagonist in "Ben-Hur" remake. Variety learns that the "War Horse" actor who just wrapped "The Fantastic Four" reboot as the villainous Doctor Doom is in early negotiations to portray Messala in "Ben-Hur".
The film is slated for February 26, 2016. Timur Bekmambetov is attached to sit behind the lens, "Boardwalk Empire" actor Jack Huston is in talks to play the lead role, Judah Ben-Hur, and Morgan Freeman is cast as his mentor Ildarin.
Adapted from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel titled "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ", the screenplay is written by Keith Clarke based on a draft by "12 Years a Slave" scribe John Ridley. It will focus on the blood feud between Ben-Hur and his frenemy Messala.
