Denzel Washington Set to Star as Hannibal in New Netflix Epic

Renowned actor Denzel Washington is confirmed to portray the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal in an upcoming Netflix historical film. Focusing on the military strategist's life and the significant conflicts during the Second Punic War, the movie is anticipated to showcase the famous Alpine crossing by Hannibal's army, including war elephants and cavalry.

The film portrays Washington reuniting with director Antoine Fuqua of "The Equalizer 3," with the screenplay penned by John Logan, who previously wrote "Gladiator." Washington is also involved as a producer alongside Fuqua, Erik Olsen, and Adam Goldworm.

This project, which has seen Washington connected to the role of Hannibal since 2002, appears to finally be coming to fruition. Fans of historical dramas and military epics can look forward to seeing one of history's most celebrated military commanders brought to life on the screen by an esteemed actor.

While the release date for the Hannibal Netflix project is still to be announced, its development is a nod to the growing interest in historical films and television series.