The Book of Eli is an upcoming post-apocalyptic action film directed by the Hughes brothers and starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis. Filming began in New Mexico in February 2009. The film is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2010.

Premise

In a post-apocalyptic world, a lone hero, Eli (Denzel Washington), guards the Book of Eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. The despot (Gary Oldman) of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book.

Production

In May 2007, Warner Bros signed the Hughes brothers to direct The Book of Eli, based on a script by Gary Whitta. The film is the brothers' first since From Hell in 2001. The script was subsequently rewritten by Anthony Peckham, and in September 2008, actor Denzel Washington was cast into the lead role. In the following October, Gary Oldman was cast to star alongside Washington. Filming began in February 2009 in New Mexico. Alcon Entertainment is financing the film and co-producing with Silver Pictures. The Book of Eli is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2010.

Cast

• Denzel Washington as Eli
• Gary Oldman as Carnegie
• Mila Kunis as Solara
• Ray Stevenson as an enforcer dispatched to kill Eli
• Jennifer Beals as the blind mother of Solara and the concubine of Carnegie
• Michael Gambon as a man who holds onto old traditions with his wife
• Evan Jones as the leader of a quartet of bikers
• Malcolm McDowell as Lombardi[734802]
• Joe Pingue as Hoyt[734803]
• Frances de la Tour as Martha

Release

Warner Bros. will distribute The Book of Eli in the United States and Canada, while Sony Pictures will distribute in other territories, including Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the majority of Asia and Eastern Europe.

Marketing

The first trailer was shown at Comic-Con 2009 and on the internet on July 23, 2009 and was attached to the movie Orphan.

References

1. Gary Oldman joins Denzel on ‘Eli’ | Reel Suave

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External links

• Official website
• The Book Of Eli Trailer