‘Samson & Delilah’ gets “futuristic” reboot from Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. has struck a seven-figure deal for a pitch to develop a “futuristic” remake of the Samson and Delilah story. The biblical sword and sandal story was first told on film in Cecil B Demille’s 1949 classic starring Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr.

This project, which sparked a bidding war between three major studios, will have Scott Silver (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 8 Mile) writing the script and Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, Constantine) directing the retold epic. It’s clear why this writer/director combo would have studios chomping at the bit to secure the deal.

“Samson” gives a futuristic twist to the story of the biblical strongman who was invincible until he was betrayed by Delilah, to whom he entrusted the secret that his strength came from his long hair.

[source: Variety]