‘Lawrence of Arabia’ series in the works from Roland Emmerich

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ screenwriter Anthony McCarten attached to pen the entire first season

Published - September 14, 2024 12:54 pm IST

A still from ‘Lawrence of Arabia’

A still from ‘Lawrence of Arabia’

Roland Emmerich is set to remake the classic Lawrence of Arabia as a three-season TV series. Titled In Arabia, this ambitious project has Emmerich seeking a budget exceeding $100 million. The series is currently being shopped to potential networks, with Bohemian Rhapsody screenwriter Anthony McCarten attached to pen the entire first season.

The original Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean and starring Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, and Omar Sharif, is widely regarded as one of the most seminal films of the 1960s. Renowned for its sweeping cinematography and epic scale, the film runs for nearly four hours and has long been considered the “epic to end all epics.”

Emmerich, known for his disaster-centric films like Moonfall, Independence Day, and 2012, faces a considerable challenge in reimagining such a revered classic.

The series aims to revisit the journey of British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence, who played a crucial role in the Arab Revolt during World War I. Emmerich’s vision for In Arabia will explore Lawrence’s complex persona and his daring exploits in the Arabian desert. Given the legacy of Lean’s masterpiece, this remake will be under intense scrutiny from fans and critics alike.

0 / 0
Sign in to unlock member-only benefits!
  • Access 10 free stories every month
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.