Ben Hur Trailer: Classic Epic Gets a Remake


Ben Hur, starring Charlton Heston, is considered one of the greatest epics of all time. Heck, it’s one of the most stunning cinematic experiences of all time… and it’s getting a remake.

Before you scoff, check out the newly released trailer from Paramount Pictures and MGM for the latest from director Timur Bekmambetov (one of our favorite filmmakers). The man has a vision and a knack for giving us movies that move us, such as Wanted and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

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Stepping into the legendary sandals of Heston is Jack Huston (recently seen in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) and joining him is quite a living legend, Morgan Freeman.

Ben Hur follows a Roman family, who is betrayed by their adoptive brother Messala (Toby Kebbell). He turns his brother (Huston) into a slave and kills their mother and sister. After five years as a slave, a son will seek his revenge and it will pit brother against brother in a race to the death.

The epic is based on Lew Wallace’s brilliant novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Prepare for the races on August 12.