Darren Aronofsky trying to build his NOAH'S ARK epic

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Darren Aronofsky is currently trying to build his Noah's Ark epic and is shopping the project around to studios, according to Deadline. The project is reportedly and "edgy re-telling" of the Noah's Ark story. The first draft of the script was written by Aronofsky and now John Logan is working on a rewrite. The project is being described as a "big fantasy epic, and an opportunity for Aronofsky to create a world."

The project has a hefty price tag of $130 million, part of wich may be covered from co-financing by New Regency. Currently Paramount, Fox and Summit are in the mix to finance the remaining portion. Since he dropped out of The Wolverine, fans have been wondering what his next move would be. This is reportedly a project that the director is very passionate about and hopes to make it his next film. Aronofsky also has been considering directing 20th Century Fox's Exodus, which would be "a retelling of the story of Moses, his defiance of the Pharoah and delivery of the Hebrews from enslavement." Adam Cooper and Bill Collage wrote that script.

The last time the Noah's Ark story was on screen was in Evan Almighty. Aronofsky's version sounds like a nice change of pace and one that his visual style would be perfect for. What are your thoughts on this news?

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