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Universal Pictures to board project on Mary Magdalene

Vivendi said it expected a transaction in the coming months which would be completed by the end of next year

Universal will take part in the future biopic of Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Scheduled for release in 2017, the yet unnamed picture will be produced by Iain Canning and Emile Sherman ("The King's Speech") and directed by Garth Davis ("Love My Way").

The mysterious figure of Mary Magdalene has been portrayed countless times on film and television with various depictions of her and her relationship with Jesus. The biopic will attempt to fully explore her life and legacy reports entertainment publication Deadline.