Abraham Lincoln won't be out until next summer, but The New York Times already has a first look at Benjamin Walker as Abraham Lincoln. The adaptation of the Seth Grahame-Smith novel is being directed by Timur Bekmambetov for release on June 22, 2012 and stars Benjamin Walker, Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Alan Tudyk and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

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“While Abraham Lincoln is widely lauded for saving a Union and freeing millions of slaves, his valiant fight against the forces of the undead has remained in the shadows for hundreds of years. That is, until Seth Grahame-Smith stumbled upon The Secret Journal of Abraham Lincoln, and became the first living person to lay eyes on it in more than 140 years.”

Visit the source link below to read The New York Times' article, which contains an interview with Timur Bekmambetov, along with more information about the film from a recent set visit.

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  • Jonathan James
    About the Author : Jonathan James

    After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.

    Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.

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