A prequel series to the movie The Book of Eli, starring John Boyega, is reportedly in development from the film's creative team. The original movie, which was released in 2010 and stars Denzel Washington, is a post-apocalyptic story that has been reevaluated by some outlets in recent times. The connection between the original film and the proposed prequel series is being explored, with some discussing how the movie sets up the potential for a prequel.