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In the Hand of Dante (film)

Upcoming film by Julian Schnabel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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In the Hand of Dante is an upcoming drama film directed by Julian Schnabel, written by Schnabel and Louise Kugelberg and based on the 2002 novel by Nick Tosches. It follows a handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy found in the Vatican library, which makes its way into a mob boss in New York City, ending up in the hands of Nick Tosches. It stars Oscar Isaac alongside a ensemble cast that includes Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Gal Gadot, Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, John Malkovich, Louis Cancelmi, Fortunato Cerlino, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Benjamin Clementine, Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino.

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The film will have its world premiere out of competition in the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2025.

The film was leaked online in mid-August, 2025.[2]

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Cast

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Production

In December 2008, it was announced Johnny Depp's production company Infinitum Nihil had acquired rights to In the Hand of Dante by Nick Tosches, with Depp eying to star and produce.[3] In July 2011, it was announced Julian Schnabel would direct the film.[4] In September 2023, Oscar Isaac joined the cast of the film, replacing Depp.[5]

In October 2023, it was announced that Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, and Gal Gadot had joined the cast of the film, with Martin Scorsese set to executive produce.[6] In November 2023, Al Pacino, John Malkovich, Benjamin Clementine, Louis Cancelmi, Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, Claudio Santamaria, Guido Caprino, Paolo Bonacelli and Dora Romano were announced to star in the film.[1] In February 2024, it was reported that Scorsese would also play a role in the film.[7]

Principal photography began in October 2023 in Italy, with the project securing a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement.[8]

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