Luke Goss to Star Alongside Omar Sharif and Peter O'Toole in "One Night With The King"

Tiffany Dupont portrays the rags-to-riches heroine who goes on to become the Biblical Esther, the Queen of Persia (400--322 B.C.), who saves the Jewish nation from annihilation at the hands of its arch enemy Haman (played by James Callis; Helen of Troy," 2003) while winning the heart of the fiercely handsome King Xerxes, played by Luke Goss, 36 (Blade II," 2002; ZigZag," 1999).

Los Angeles (PRWEB) October 29, 2004 -- He was the greatest in the kingdom, the ruler over an empire, thrust into kingship following his fathers death at the hands of an ancient enemy. She was the least in the kingdom, an orphan carted away to a far off land, forced into hiding after watching her parents murdered at the hands of her own peoples ancient enemy. What neither knew was that they both had an appointment with divine destiny."

8X Entertainment, the Hollywood-based production company which produced the 1999 hit film, The Omega Code," has begun principle photography in northwestern India on the historical epic, One Night With the King," based on the best selling novel, Hadassah: One Night With The King" by author Tommy Tenney.

One Night With The King" chronicles the life of the young Jewish girl, Hadassah, played by Hollywood newcomer, Tiffany Dupont. Dupont portrays the rags-to-riches heroine who goes on to become the Biblical Esther, the Queen of Persia (400--322 B.C.), who saves the Jewish nation from annihilation at the hands of its arch enemy Haman (played by James Callis; Helen of Troy," 2003) while winning the heart of the fiercely handsome King Xerxes, played by Luke Goss, 36 (Blade II," 2002; ZigZag," 1999).

'One Night With The King is a multi-million dollar epic teeming with romance and imagery and complete with suspense, political war conspiracies, and religious intrigue," says the publicist, Susan Zahn of WDC Media. Having motion picture legends Peter OToole (the Prophet Samuel) and Omar Sharif (Prince Memucan) starring on the same bill only adds to the films overall mystique," says Zahn.

The One Night With The King" cast includes such notable talent as John Rhys-Davies as Mordecai and John Noble as Prince Admantha. Both actors starred in the blockbuster trilogy Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," The Two Towers," and Return of the King." The film also features veteran actor Tommy 'Tiny Lister Jr. in the lead role of Hegai. Lister has appeared in over 80 films.

The account of Esther is a passionate story," relates Tommy Tenney. Its full of reversals of fortune as the tension of the story builds. Its rooted deeply in two basic human emotions-love and hate," says the best-selling author.

With the films historical background and its majestic sets, the actors cast in One Night With The King" provide the movie with a rich landscape of ethnic diversity. This project naturally lends itself to being multicultural," states Tenney. It stretches across huge cultural divides from religion to ethnicity. Esther, as an historical figure, appeals to both the Christian and Jewish communities worldwide. The fact that the storyline unfolds in ancient Iraq and Iran is of interest to Muslims as well," explains Tenney.

Adapted for film by screenwriter Stephan Blinn, directed by Michael Sajbel and produced by 8X Entertainment, One Night With The King" is scheduled for theatrical release on March 25, a date that coincides with the Christian Good Friday and Esthers Jewish Feast of Purim.

For more information on "One Night With The King," its cast or crew, please contact: Susan Zahn at WDC Media, (866) 736-1702 or by email at: SusanZahn@WhiteDoveCommunication.com.

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