Denzel Washington’s Netflix Roman War Movie Gets Exciting Update Netflix has confirmed plans to begin production on its upcoming war film Hannibal, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Antoine Fuqua. The project, which was first announced in 2024, is set to start filming in June. The streamer has not yet disclosed the film’s full cast or release date, though it has confirmed that acclaimed cinematographer Robert Richardson will be involved. Richardson is known for his work on films such as The Aviator, Kill Bill, and Inglourious Basterds. In Hannibal, Washington will portray a Carthaginian general who led an army of warriors and elephants across the Alps during the Second Punic War. The film will be directed by Fuqua, who previously worked with Washington on Training Day (2001) and The Equalizer 3 (2023). Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan has been hired to adapt the screenplay. Washington will also serve as a producer alongside Fuqua through their production company, Hill District Media. This marks the sixth collaboration between Washington and Fuqua, with their most recent project being The Equalizer 3. Before joining Hannibal, Washington reunited with Spike Lee for the 2025 crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest. His next film, Here Comes the Flood, will feature Robert Pattinson and Daisy Edgar-Jones, and is set to be directed by Simon Kinberg. The film’s historical setting and scale are expected to be major production challenges, given the need to recreate ancient battle scenes and the logistics of staging large-scale warfare. While details about the film’s themes and narrative remain undisclosed, the project is anticipated to be a significant undertaking for both the cast and crew.#antoine_fuqua #denzel_washington #hannibal #hill_district_media #robert_richardson
