Nearly 50-Year Old 'Montezuma' Script Might Be Steven Spielberg's Next

Imagine a film in-development for nearly half a century...

That's the case for the blacklisted script, Montezuma, written by Dalton Trumbo in 1965 (who had been basically ousted by Hollywood for the whole 'Communist' scare back in the 1950s), and now being considered as a directorial vehicle for Steven Speilberg and Javier Bardem to possibly star.  Oh and Steve Zallian (The Social Network) is rewriting the script too.

The plot revolves around the dark history between Spanish ruler Hernando Cortez and Aztec leader Montezuma that ultimately led to a bloody and gruesome war for ownership of Spain.

Bardem is circling the role of Cortez as the story actually follows his would-be-character throughout the film which might actually change the title to Cortez.

Spielberg at this point is considering directing the project but will surely be on-board as a producer.  The legendary director hasn't made a film since his Oscar nominated Lincoln and is obviously being careful about what his next project will be.

We'll keep you updated on any further news for this project.

Source:  Deadline