Australian actor Hugh Jackman might be giving up his Wolverine claws to star in Warner Bros' faith-based movie called Apostle Paul.
According to Deadline, Jackman will be playing the title role, who was a key figure in spreading Christianity during the first century A.D. Paul was not even one of the 12 original disciples but he later became one after meeting Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus.
In fact, when he first met Christ, he was blinded by a great, white light until a man named Ananias prayed for him. His eyesight was restored and he decided to dedicate his life to Christ. Paul became one of the most prominent players in the spreading of Christianity and it was because of him that several churches were founded.
Paul was first introduced in the Bible as the son of a Pharisee, but he was so inspired by Christ that he gave up his former life and followed the Messiah, and he has also written 14 of the 27 books in the New Testament.
Because of his faith, Paul suffered imprisonment. But even in chains, the apostle maintained a strong faith. He sang praises to Jesus until there was a violent earthquake that clipped off his chains and opened his prison door. Frightened beyond belief, the prison guards simply allowed Paul and the rest of their prisoners to pass through unharmed.
The movie will be produced by good friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon through their Pearl Street Films. Moreover, Jackman is expected to take on a producer role as well alongside Jennifer Todd and Chris Clarke.
For the meantime, the movie is still without a director, although they have already chosen Matt Cook to provide the screenplay. Cook is responsible for the script behind the drama Triple Nine, which will be released in cinemas on September 11. The star-studded cast of Triple Nine, which is directed by John Hillcoat, includes Anthony Mackie, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Casey Affleck, Teresa Palmer, Norman Reedus, Aaron Paul, Gal Gadot, and Michael B. Jordan.
Apostle Paul is the latest offering among a series of faith-based films that have dominated the big screen including Son of God, God's Not Dead, Heaven is For Real, Do You Believe?, and so many more. Even the small screen has been bombarded with faith-based films and television series, including Killing Jesus, Dovekeepers, The Bible, and A.D. The Bible Continues, among many others.
