Denzel Washington Signs for "Eli"

Denzel Washington has signed to star in the futuristic drama The Book of Eli for directing duo Allen and Albert Hughes.

The post-apocalyptic drama is based on a story by Gary Whitta, and focuses on the not-so-distant future where America is a wasteland and a lone warrior (Washington) fights to bring society the knowledge that is key to its redemption. Sounds kind of predictable, doesn’t it?

Filming starts in January in New Mexico.

Image: Denzel Washington, Deja Vu, Buena Vista Pictures, 2008