When Roma Downey and Mark Burnett first considered the idea of remaking the epic drama "Ben-Hur," they knew if they were to go ahead, they would have big sandals to fill. "Initially we had a little bit of a freak out," said Downey, who is an executive producer on the Paramount Picture, along with her husband. Of course, no film about Ben-Hur and Messala would be complete without the aforementioned chariot race, and this one doesn't disappoint. Downey and Burnett, who have produced five faith films "The Bible," "Son of God," "A.D. "I think hundreds of millions of people will see this version of 'Ben-Hur' over the next 30 years," Burnett says.

Source: Fox News August 17, 2016 09:56 UTC