Rumors of Will Smith playing an Egyptian Pharaoh in his next movie are now confirmed true. Smith will star in The Last Pharaoh as Taharqa who became infamous for defending ancient Egypt against invasions by the Assyrian king Esarhaddon. The film will focus on the charachter of Taharqa as he prepares to battle against all odds.
Industry insiders say the budget and scope of the film will be similar to other epic war movies such as Kingdom of Heaven and Troy. Infact the screenwriter of Braveheart is currently working on revisions of the script. Film will be produced by Smith’s own production company Overbrook and would mark the first “historical epic” film to his resume.
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