Will Smith Signs On For The Last Pharaoh

 

Will Smith is reportedly set to achieve one of his biggest ambitions - to play Egyptian pharaoh Taharqa on the big screen.

Smith has been cast as the ancient ruler in ‘Braveheart’ writer Randall Wallace’s new movie ‘The Last Pharaoh.’ 

Variety.com reports that Smith has long wanted to play Taharqa and was instrumental in getting Wallace to write the screenplay.

The film will focus on Taharqa, who ruled Egypt from 690BC until 664BC, and his fierce battles with Assyrian king Esarhaddon.

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