Trying to remake “Ben Hur” without Charlton Heston is like trying to remake “The Godfather” without Marlon Brando and Al Pachino.
Excellent point. Generally speaking, when one makes an expensive movie set in the distant past, it is a good idea to put movie star or two in it.
Mind if I take you idea for rebooting The Godfather and running with it? I have a meeting to catch and if all goes well they may sign, I could cut you in for 0.0001% of net profit from domestic receipts for original theatrical release.