The Book of Eli is an upcoming post-apocalyptic drama film directed by the Hughes brothers and starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. 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 (Denzel Washington) guards the Book of Eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. The despot of a small, makeshift town (Gary Oldman) plans to take possession of the book.[2]
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.[3] The script was subsequently rewritten by Anthony Peckham, and in September 2008, actor Denzel Washington was cast into the lead role.[4] In the following October, Gary Oldman was cast to star alongside Washington.[2] Filming began in February 2009 in New Mexico.[5]
