Hugh jackman, matt damon and ben affleck team up for biblical movie apostle paul this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Hugh jackman to play st paul in new film christian today. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. The project, apostle paul, is being developed at the studio for hugh jackman to star in the role as the jewish. Matt damon and ben affleck to produce apostle paul. Though no director has been chosen, matt cook is set to write the screenplay. Apr 01, 2015 hugh jackman is teaming up with warner bros. Apr 01, 2015 hugh jackman takes on bible story apostle paul apr 1, 2015. Hugh jackman has been tapped to star in and produce the biblical period drama apostle paul for warner bros. Apr 01, 2015 hugh jackman will play the apostle paul in a new film set to be the most highprofile hollywood christian production since mel gibsons the passion of the christ, according to deadline.
Finds their apostle paul for new faith based project. Hugh jackman is leaving the xmen and taking the road to damascus. It is thought that the film, apostle paul, will look at paul s damascus road conversion, his ministry to the gentiles and his imprisonment. Deadline reports that hugh jackman will star in a movie called apostle paul that he, jackman, will produce with matt damon and ben affleck. It is thought that the film, apostle paul, will look at pauls damascus road conversion, his ministry to the gentiles and his imprisonment. Hugh jackman to star in the faithbased film apostle paul. Jackman is not a christian, but his father became a bornagain christian after hearing billy graham.
New faithbased project with alist stars involved is coming now from warner bros. In 2015, it was announced that hugh jackman would play paul in another film based on the new testament writers life. Jackman is also producing the movie alongside matt damon and ben affleck under their pearl street banner. He dedicated his life to preaching about the son of god as well as writing many of the books to the new testament. Mar 31, 2015 hughjackmanapostlepaul hes back on our screens playing ott villain blackbeard in pan this summer, but hugh jackman is looking to get a little religious for a future film. The project, apostle paul, is being developed at the studio for hugh jackman to star in the role as the jewish man of god also known as saul of tarsus who crossed over to speak to the romans and preach the word. Between the three of them, theyve been nominated for 244 awards and have taken home over 90 of those. According to deadline, the success of movies like heaven is for real and gods not dead has paved the way for apostle paul, which will be produced under ben affleck. Sep 29, 2017 hugh jackman will star in and produce in another movie about the apostle paul for warner bros. A new faithbased project with alist stars involved is coming now from warner bros.
But that attitude may be changing as hugh jackman is set to play st. Hugh jackman will play the apostle paul in a new film set to be the most highprofile hollywood christian production since mel gibsons the passion of the christ, according to deadline apostle. Paul in an upcoming film about the apostles conversion, his ministry and his imprisonment. Written by matt cook triple 9, by way of helena, the film tells the new testament story of saul of tarsus, who persecuted the disciples of jesus before undergoing a conversion on the road to damascus and adopting the name paul. Hollywood actor hugh jackman, who will play the apostle paul in an upcoming film, has opened up about his christian faith and revealed that he seeks to honor god with his performances. He is best known for his longrunning role as wolverine in the xmen film series, as well as for his lead roles in the. By zach catalano hes played wolverine, blackbeard, the greatest showman and paul the apostle. Matt damon, ben affleck producing apostle paul with hugh. Mar 31, 2015 either way, i might as well link to it for now. Hugh jackman, who will soon play the apostle paul in a new epicdrama, has now declared himself a christian. Hugh jackman to star in apostle paul movie relevant.
Hugh jackman, matt damon and ben affleck team up for biblical. You can think of it as an origin story about the guy whod go on to write up to 14 of the 27 books in the new testament. Hugh jackman will star in and produce in another movie about the apostle paul for warner bros. They know what it takes to succeed and the hope is the apostle paul will benefit from that. He would play the titular character, known for spreading christianity in first century ad, and produce with matt damon and ben affleck via their pearl street shingle. Hugh jackman will star in apostle paul, which is based on the eponymous religious figure. The film, apostle paul, is suspected to depict pauls conversion, ministry, and imprisonment.
Apr 01, 2015 hollywoods biblical movie trend continues. The film, apostle paul, is suspected to depict paul s conversion, ministry, and imprisonment. Hugh jackman to play apostle paul in upcoming christian. Hugh jackman to produce and star in the biblical film. Hugh jackman takes on bible story apostle paul apr 1, 2015. Among his many roles, versatile actor hugh jackman is also a person of faith. Jackman will play st paul in a forthcoming film about the apostle s life, deadline has revealed.
The project, apostle paul, is being developed at the studio for hugh jackman to. Hugh jackman to lead affleck and damons apostle paul. Hugh jackman will play the religious figure, known for spreading christianity in the early days of the first century a. Hugh jackman, matt damon and ben affleck team up for. Actor hugh jackman searches for meaning, adopts eclectic. The movie will be produced by jackman along with matt. Hugh jackman will play the apostle paul in a new film set to be the most highprofile hollywood christian production since mel gibsons the passion of the christ, according to deadline. Hugh jackman next year will star in a movie about the apostle paul, reports. The movie will be among the most highprofile hollywood christian production since mel gibsons the passion of the christ. Matt damon and ben affleck are among the team producing the film. In a recent interview with parade magazine, the 46yearold australian native first revealed that he was inspired to go into acting as a young boy after. The star will join producers matt damon and ben affleck on the project, with a.
Is hugh jackman really starring in a movie about saint paul. Paul new faithbased project with alist stars involved is coming now from warner bros. This is a great movie and depicts what peter and paul might have gone through in spreading the gospel. Hugh jackman is going to play jesus biggest fan cinemablend. New film about apostle paul will be released in 2018. Hugh jackman has signed on to play the lead role in the faith based film project apostle paul.
The story of paul the apostle, whose blinding vision of jesus transformed his life. Hughjackmanapostlepaul hes back on our screens playing ott villain blackbeard in pan this summer, but hugh jackman is looking to get a. Hugh jackman will star in and produce faithbased drama apostle paul for warner bros. Apr 01, 2015 hugh jackman will play the apostle paul in a new film set to be the most highprofile hollywood christian production since mel gibsons the passion of the christ, according to deadline apostle. Matt damon and ben affleck will also produce through their warnerbased pearl street banner along. Another movie about the apostle paul is in the works. Evangelical focus culture new film about apostle paul will be released in 2018.
Hugh jackman will play the apostle paul in a new film set to be the most highprofile hollywood christian production since mel gibsons the passion of. Hugh jackman to produce and star in the biblical film apostle. Jackman is set to lead, and damon and affleck will produce, apostle paul. Hugh jackman to star in faithbased film apostle paul. The wolverine star isnt the only hollywood alister involved with the new testament project. Matt damon and ben affleck will also produce this project which is still in development. Mar 31, 2015 hugh jackman to produce and star in the biblical film apostle paul march 31, 2015 by. It is a warner brothers motion picture that will be produced by matt damon, ben affleck and hugh jackman himself.
Hugh jackman to star in apostle paul for warner bros. Gives an insight into some of the apostles in their forming of the. Hugh jackman to play st paul in new film christian news on. Alex maidy the return of the biblical epic continues as hugh jackman gets into the mix of playing one of the. As part of his effort to play something besides an ageless mutant with an adamantiumcoated skeleton, hugh jackman will be headlining the next in a growing line of faithbased films that people enjoy even if theyre really bad. Hugh jackman starring in apostle paul movies empire. Jackman is leaving the xmen in order to walk the road to damascus. The movie will be produced by jackman along with matt damon and ben affleck with screenplay currently. Pictures has greenlit the movie which jackman, best known as wolverine, will produce, along with matt damon and ben affleck under their pearl street banner. The screenplay is currently being written by matt cook.
Hugh jackman in a new movie on the life of the apostle paul. Hugh jackman to produce and star in the biblical film apostle paul march 31, 2015 by. According to deadline, the success of movies like heaven is for real and gods not dead has paved the way for apostle paul, which will be produced. Paul, formerly saul of tarsus, was a jew based in rome, who once fiercely persecuted christians. Its not hollywoods only adaptation of the story of paul. Hugh jackman to play st paul in new film christian news.
Matt damon and ben affleck to produce apostle paul starring. According to deadline, the studio is setting the project up for jackman to headline. Jackman will play st paul in a forthcoming film about the apostles life, deadline has revealed. According to christian today, jackman had previously distanced himself from the evangelical church, telling parade magazine in 2009 that he found it too restrictive.
Mar 31, 2015 a new faithbased movie with alist stars involved is coming now from warner bros. He discusses his mother leaving his family when he was. The story of how paul went from the most infamous persecutor of christians to jesus christs most influential apostle. Hugh jackman to play apostle paul in upcoming christian film.
They know what it takes to succeed and the hope is the apostle paul will benefit from. Mar 31, 2015 hugh jackman will star in apostle paul, which is based on the eponymous religious figure. According to a report in deadline, actor hugh jackman has signed on to star in a new epic called apostle paul. Mar 31, 2015 xmen star hugh jackman will headline and produce warner bros. Hugh jackman to star in apostle paul movie relevant magazine. Hugh jackman opens up about christian faith, says he seeks to. Jackman is also producing the movie alongside matt damon and be. Is hugh jackman really starring in a movie about saint. A new faithbased movie with alist stars involved is coming now from warner bros. Next year he will star in a new movie on the life of the apostle paul.
Though n a 2009 interview with parade magazine jackman. Mar 23, 2018 hugh jackman will play the religious figure, known for spreading christianity in the early days of the first century a. Xmen star hugh jackman will headline and produce warner bros. See more ideas about paul the apostle, bible pictures and biblical art. Ben affleck and matt damon are among the producers on apostle paul through. Mar 31, 2015 hugh jackman will star in and produce faithbased drama apostle paul for warner bros. Hugh jackman starring in apostle paul movie hugh jackman. Hugh jackman will star as the title character, who converted to. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and romance characters. Dec 22, 2015 hugh jackman next year will star in a movie about the apostle paul, reports.
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