Bradley Cooper in talks for 'Paradise Lost'

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After helping launch "The Hangover" franchise, Legendary Pictures wants back in business with Bradley Cooper, who is in early talks to play Lucifer in an adaptation of John Milton's epic 17th-century poem "Paradise Lost." An official offer has yet to be made, but Cooper is eager to take the part and negotiations are expected to begin shortly, sources tell Variety. Reps for Legendary declined to comment. Alex Proyas' adaptation of "Paradise Lost," long in the works at Legendary, tells the story of the epic war in heaven between archangels Michael and Lucifer, including the latter's role in Adam and Eve's fall from grace. Pic will be crafted as an action vehicle that will include aerial warfare, possibly shot in 3D. Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni are producing with Vincent Newman ("We're the Millers"), who has been developing the project for years at his Vincent Newman Entertainment banner. Stuart Hazeldine developed the primary draft of the screenplay that was originally written by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi. Lawrence Kasdan provided a polish as well as Ryan Condal, who delivered the most recent draft. The film is expected fall under Legendary's co-production and co-financing agreement with Warner Bros., which will likely distribute the film worldwide. Cooper recently capitalized on the box office success of Relativity Media's "Limitless" by entering negotiations to star in the studio's reboot of "The Crow." Coincidentally, Proyas directed the original 1994 cult classic. Cooper next stars in "The Hangover Part II," which WB opens on May 26. Thesp is also attached topline the indie drama "The Words." Cooper is repped by CAA.

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