Earlier this week, we reported that Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) was confirmed as the director of MGM's reboot of Ben-Hur. This is far from the only Biblical era project in the works as Darren Aronofsky's Noah is prepping to launch for Paramount and New Regency next March, and Ridley Scott's Exodus is set to open in December 2014 for 20th Century Fox, which will also release a theatrical cut of The Bible miniseries coming under the title of Son of God. While it's plain to see that studios are banking on a big box office draw from these religious adaptations, it's unfortunate that none of them seem to be taking a chance with a lesser-seen property. The stories of Judah Ben-Hur, Noah, Moses and Jesus Christ are already so well known, and even though the epic flood of Noah's tale will be cool to see on the big screen, I'd like to see some other stories get the feature treatment. Hit the jump for today's adaptation suggestion of one such property that comes tailor-made for a film trilogy. Hollywood! Adapt this: Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy. What It's About: Written by the Italian Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321, this epic poem follows the author's journey through the afterlife over the course of three installments: Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. The allegory for the human soul's journey toward God through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven has inspired countless artists over the centuries, from composers and sculptors to video game designers and filmmakers. However, most of the films only reference Alighieri's work or ...
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