In the Hand of Dante (film)

In the Hand of Dante is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Julian Schnabel. It is based upon the novel of the same name by Nick Tosches. It stars Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler and Gal Gadot, with Sabrina Impacciatore, Franco Nero, John Malkovich, and Al Pacino in supporting roles. Martin Scorsese serves as an executive producer.

Cast

 * Oscar Isaac as Nick Tosches / Dante Alighieri
 * Jason Momoa
 * Gerard Butler
 * Gal Gadot as Giulietta / Gemma
 * Sabrina Impacciatore
 * Franco Nero
 * Martin Scorsese as Alighieri's mentor
 * Fortunato Cerlino
 * Lorenzo Zurzolo
 * Louis Cancelmi as Lefty / Guido da Polenta
 * Al Pacino
 * John Malkovich
 * Benjamin Clementine
 * Claudio Santamaria
 * Guido Caprino
 * Paolo Bonacelli
 * Howard Thomas Ray
 * Duke Nicholson as Bar Manager

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. In July 2011, it was announced Julian Schnabel would direct the film. In September 2023, Oscar Isaac joined the cast of the film, replacing Depp.

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. 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. In February 2024, it was reported that Scorsese would also play a role in the film.

Principal photography began in October 2023 in Italy, with the project securing a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement. The film is set to premiere at Venice Film Festival in August 2024.