The oft-adapted novel of the same title by Alexandre Dumas, who also wrote The Three Musketeers and The Man in the Iron Mask . Filming wrapped in late November, 2000. Please note that all release dates are subject to change. Hollywood is hot on remake fever the last few years. Remakes seem to be the next progression after the long period when sequels were everywhere.
Revenge is a concept that most people can relate to, after all.
A movie that I've always confused The Count of Monte Cristo with, even though their themes are very different, is Les Miserables . Though both movies are about wrongly-imprisoned men who escape and become wealthy, they differ widely in what they do when free. Other cast should be announced soon. Guy Pearce, most famous for L.A. Confidential , has joined the cast. Michael Wincott may join the cast as well.