According to Variety magazine, Aaron Paul to play role of Joshua in upcoming Ridley Scott drama “Exodus” • Christian Bale to star as Moses, Sigourney Weaver and John Turturro tapped to portray parents of the Pharaoh Ramses, played by Joel Edgerton.

“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul, three-time Academy Awards nominee Sigourney Weaver and John Turturro have been tapped to join the cast of Fox’s Moses film “Exodus,” starring Christian Bale as Moses.

According to Variety magazine, Paul is still in negotiations while Weaver and Turturro’s deals are closed. Ridley Scott is directing the epic drama.

Variety reported that Paul will play the role of Joshua, who goes on to lead the Jewish people into the Promised Land after Moses dies. Weaver and Turturro will portray the parents of the Pharaoh Ramses, who will be played by Joel Edgerton.

The plan, according to Variety, is for a September start date, with production traveling to England, Spain and Morocco.