First Image From 'The Book Of Eli'

EW has gotten hold of the first image (above) from the upcoming Denzel Washington post apocalyptic action film for Warner Brothers., 'The Book of Eli'.

The film centers on a lone warrior (Washington) who must fight to bring society the knowledge that could be the key to its redemption. Gary Oldman plays the despot of a small makeshift town who's determined to take possession of the book Eli's guarding.

Directed by the Hughes Brothers (From Hell) In this early scene, Eli finally gets some company when he steps into a bar. ''They peddle some nasty, prison-type alcohol — whatever you can make in the future when there's nothing left,'' says Allen Hughes — who is codirecting with his brother, Albert — during a break from shooting in New Mexico.

The film also stars Mila Kunis, Jennifer Beals and new Punishe Ray Stevenson who plays an enforcer dispatched to kill Eli. It all sounds like a cross between 'The Road Warrior' and Kevin Costner's 'The Postman', but Denzel is looking badsass and I dig these post apocalyptic flicks, The Hughes Brothers will bring some visual flair so at the very least it sohuld be entertaining.

'The Book of Eli' opens January 15th 2010.