Paramount’s Year of Living Biblically

Two years back  there were rumblings that Paramount was developing a feature film based on the book ‘Year of Living Biblically’.  I don’t anticipate this one being for the FIREPROOF crowd, but it could be interesting none-the-less as long as they only sprinkle the sacrilege sparingly.  

Anyway, as reported HERE on Cinematical.com:

This October (2007), A.J. Jacobs is releasing The Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible. Months before it hits the stands, Paramount and Plan B are working on a feature adaptation.

I see this going one of two ways. Hollywood either makes this into a total farce that flops, or this could be a really funny social satire, as the writer also says that the book is “an exploration of what is good about the Bible and what is of debatable relevance to modern times.” Are there any Biblical elements you’re ready to see him live out?

And now from Empire Online there are reports of Marlon Wayans being attached to star:

Marlon Wayans – the co-writer and star of some of the worst comedies of the last 20 years – has signed on to star in The Year Of Living Biblically, a high-concept comedy about a guy who agrees to live according to the rules of the Old and New Testament for one year.

If you’re thinking that that sounds a tad likeYes Man, you’re not a million miles away. The Year Of Living Biblically, like Yes Man, started life as a non-fiction book, with Esquire editor A.J. Jacobs pulling a Danny Wallace, with – needless to say – hilarious results!

See the full story HERE at EmpireOnline.com.   

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