NEW YORK — Mark Burnett and Roma Downey will produce a new version of the historical epic “Ben-Hur,” as the faith-based film revival continues on the big screen.
Paramount Pictures and MGM announced Friday that they will co-produce “Ben-Hur” with Burnett and Downey, who also made the recent miniseries “The Bible.” The film is due for release in February 2016.
Lewis Wallace’s 1880 novel has been adapted several times, most notably the 1959 film starring Charlton Heston. The film won 11 Academy Awards, including best picture.
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