Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Al Pacino, Gerard Butler Lead New Netflix Film
Netflix has secured the rights to Julian Schnabel’s film adaptation of the novel In the Hand of Dante. The project was co-written by Schnabel and Louise Kugelberg.
Cast and characters
The movie features a broad ensemble of well-known actors. Oscar Isaac leads in dual roles.
- Oscar Isaac
- Gal Gadot
- Jason Momoa
- Al Pacino
- Gerard Butler
- John Malkovich
- Louis Cancelmi
- Sabrina Impacciatore
- Franco Nero
- Benjamin Clementine
- Paolo Bonacelli
- Martin Scorsese
Isaac portrays both the contemporary author and Dante Alighieri from the 14th century. Other major names include Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Al Pacino and Gerard Butler.
Premiere and accolades
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year. Julian Schnabel received the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award there.
Netflix now holds distribution rights. No official release date has been announced.
Source material and story
The screenplay adapts Nick Tosches’ 2002 novel. The narrative links a modern New York writer with Dante across centuries.
Both figures pursue love, beauty, and the divine. Their quests create an unexpected connection through time.
About the director
Julian Schnabel also wrote and directed this film. He is known for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
He directed Before Night Falls, a film that elevated Javier Bardem’s career.
Filmogaz.com will update readers when Netflix announces a release window. The production promises to be a notable streaming event.
