Set in 15th century China, The Great Wall is about British warriors who happen upon the hurried construction of the massive wall. The film's cast already includes the respective stars of this month's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (Benjamin Walker) and next year's Superman reboot, Man of Steel (Henry Cavill), who figure into the plot as follows: However, the reason for said delay is to avoid any complications due to the fall/winter weather in China and New Zealand (where the film will be shot) - and not over budgetary concerns, similar to those which led Legendary to axe Paradise Lost earlier this year.ĭeadline has the scoop on Great Wall, offering assurances that the project is not falling apart (despite the delay) and updates on the casting process for Chinese acting talent, including Golden Globe-nominee Zhang Ziyi ( Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Memoirs of a Geisha). Production on Great Wall was originally slated to get underway this fall, but has been pushed back to Spring 2013.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Edward Zwick will oversee the project, which is also meant to open the gates for other Hollywood studios interested in making movies on location in China (along with Bill Paxton's Kung Fu movie, which Legendary East is co-funding).
Legendary Pictures' Hong Kong-based division, Legendary East, will kick-off with a historical fantasy flick titled The Great Wall.