COSTELLO: We have a new pope, and Hollywood is casting a new Moses. The world is safe. Although you may never guess who could be the new recipient of the ten commandments. We'll ask A.J. Hammer in New York to do it for us. Good morning.</s>A.J. HAMMER, CNN ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Carol. The internet abuzz with reports that Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale is considering trading in his superhero cape for a holy robe. According to reports, the "Dark Knight" star is in early talks to take the lead role as Moses. This would be for the biblical epic "Exodus," which is currently being developed at Fox. The movie will tell the Old Testament story of how Abraham's famous descendent led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, back to the promised land. Reps for Bale have not responded to our request for confirmation that he'll be taking on the role of Moses, yet Carol, but "Prometheus" director Ridley Scott has confirmed that he will direct the project.</s>COSTELLO: I can't imagine Christian Bale as Moses. He has a temper, but maybe Moses did too. I don't know. I don't think so, though, A.J. Hammer, thank you. We'll be right back.
New Biblical Movie in the Works