Netflix has paused pre-production on Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington‘s “Hannibal” movie.
Variety previously reported that the historic epic was planning a summer season shoot in Italy, with Fuqua directing and Washington starring because the Carthaginian basic, who, because the official logline explains, “is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history.” Nevertheless, the struggle film — which was in early pre-production — has been placed on pause whereas the producers, together with Fuqua and Washington, and the studio hammer out budgetary considerations. The hope is for the mission to maneuver ahead at Netflix as soon as the considerations are addressed.
Fuqua is ready to direct from a script by Oscar winner John Logan (“The Aviator” and “Gladiator”) with the story targeted on the pivotal battles Hannibal led in opposition to the Romans throughout the Second Punic Battle. Along with starring, Washington is producing the movie alongside Erik Olsen, Adam Goldworm, Todd Black, Clayton Townsend and Fuqua through his Hill District Media’s first-look cope with Netflix. Scott Greenberg, Kat Samick, Katia Washington, Frank Moll and Jeremy Lott are the chief producers.
The Hannibal mission will mark Fuqua’s sixth collaboration with Washington, who received an Oscar for Fuqua’s “Training Day” in 2001. They most just lately paired on 2023’s “The Equalizer 3,” which additionally shot primarily in Italy. Washington most just lately starred in Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” whereas Fuqua is at present using excessive on the field workplace success of his newest film, the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael.” The movie, backed by Lionsgate, carried a manufacturing funds of greater than $155 million. It has grossed greater than $850 million on the field workplace, making it one of many greatest hits of 2026, and the studio is hard at work on a sequel movie.
Deadline first reported the Hannibal manufacturing delay.
