'Ben-Hur' miniseries in the works

Ben-Hur is currently in development as a miniseries, reports claim.

ABC is planning to remake the classic film, which starred Charlton Heston, as an epic four-hour television movie, according to Variety.

It is unknown if the new version will remain faithful to the original, but David Wyler, son of original director William Wyler, will serve as the producer on the small screen adaptation.

“We’ve got a joke that this is the family business,” Wyler said. “In my mind, this is dedicated to my dad and Chuck. We think it’s a great way to keep his memory alive.”

The project will also be produced by Alchemy Television Group and Spain's Drimtim Entertainment, and the $22.5 million dollar venture has also caught the interest of other partners, including Canada’s Muse Entertainment and the CBC.

Although a script is in the works, no principal actors have been cast, and the air date is yet to be determined.