'Blackbeard' will be the Epic of Pirate Movies

Blackbeard is one of the most popular pirates ever to sail the seven seas. Unlike ‘Pirate's of the Caribbean', which made pirate movies popular again, Blackbeard the Pirate is based on an actual person by the name of Edward Teach. The film is being written by David Franzoni who also wrote ‘Gladiator' and ‘Amistad'. Producer Barry Josephson who is responsible for films such as ‘Men in Black, and ‘Enchanted' recently talked with MTV regarding his Blackbeard movie project. He is hoping that Blackbeard will do for pirate movies what ‘Gladiator' did for ancient war movies. Here is what he has to say:

"Blackbeard's an incredible character, A former naval captain who rejected the English and became a privateer, and who then becomes a pirate because he doesn't want to be lorded over by anyone."

"The first act is really about the evolution of this character and how he became Blackbeard, The second act is about how he sort of defeats the English so handedly. And the third act is about the rise of Maynard being the one who was smart enough, gifted enough, got to know him well enough to be the one person that was able to do what he did."

Blackbeard was a ruthless, vicious killer who's become sort of the epitome of pirate life. That actually makes him something of a perfect fit for this kind of treatment, though, Josephson pointed out - as does his tumultuous and adventurous final years at sea, where he was ultimately captured, killed, and beheaded by Royal Navy Lt. Robert Maynard.

No actors have been approached with the project yet but when the script is done they have an idea of who they want to bring in. I am excited for Blackbeard the Pirate to hit the big screen! We don't have enough good pirate movies in the world. I really love that this will be based on historical fact. I can't wait for the History Channel to make the documentary on Blackbeard before the movie is released. There is much to learn about pirates. Who doesn't like pirates!