Monty Python creator Terry Gillam is working on a new biblical comedy that will feature Jeff Bridges as God and Johnny Depp as Satan.
In an interview with Premiere, Gillam shared that his next film, currently titled The Carnival at the End of Days, has a rather peculiar plot: “God decides to destroy humanity. And the only one trying to save us is Satan because he needs people in hell, otherwise he won’t have a job for eternity.”
Joining Depp and Bridges are Adam Driver and Jason Momoa in undisclosed roles.
The director added that the upcoming movie will mostly likely “be very funny for those who like to be offended.” And — no surprise here — he also shared that he’s planning on taking some creative liberties when it comes to bringing God to the big screen.
“[Bridges] won’t be the God we’re used to,” Gillam explained. “In the film, God is nature. But a nature that can speak to you … I’m going to need animation to bring it to life, because in the scene with God, there are at least 15 animals. And it’s going to be complicated, because it has to be realistic. And it’s going to be very expensive.”
Filming is currently scheduled to begin in January 2025.
