New Photos of Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Paul And Sigourney Weaver From Ridley Scott’s EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS

Director Ridley Scott’s next epic film, EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS, is coming to theaters later this year, but here’s a first glimpse at what’s going down in the land of Egypt. (via EW)

Starring Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses, the film covers the Israelites’ exit from Egypt under the hand of Moses.

This latest incarnation of the story follows in the footsteps of the classic Cecil B. DeMille THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, and Edward G. Robinson.

Ridley Scott confers on-set with Sigourney Weaver, who portrays Tuya in this behind the scenes, on set photo.

The two previously worked on ALIEN and 1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE.

Also starring stars Aaron Paul, John Turturro and Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley, 20th Century Fox will release the film in US theaters December 12th and UK cinemas on December 26th.

Moses (Christian Bale) charges into a fierce battle.

Moses (Christian Bale) displays his prowess with a bow and arrow, as Joshua (Aaron Paul, center) and the scholar Nun (Ben Kingsley) watch.

Seti (John Turturro, background) presents the future leaders of Egypt: Ramses (Joel Edgerton, left) and Moses (Christian Bale).

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