There must be a Hollywood rule that stipulates a new version of The Three Musketeers every ten years or so. The last outing of the gallant Frenchmen was 1998's The Man in the Iron Mask, so they are right on schedule. Variety is reporting that Millennium Films is the latest to tackle the tale.

Details are scarce, but what sets this new take apart is that it will be an origin story for Aramis, Porthos and Athos. As their backgrounds were shrouded in mystery, this means it will not really be using much that is actually written by Alexander Dumas.
The film is intended to be a franchise, with D'Artagnan appearing in the second or third installment.

The Musketeers are the latest established characters to be gathered under Millennium banner. The studio also has plans to revive Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, Hercules, and Buck Rogers, and is also responsible for the return of Rambo.

I'm not entirely opposed to reviving the Musketeers every ten years. I just wish the movies would be good. I loved the book as a kid. It was an eye-opener for me, as the characters openly engaged in wenching, which is not something one usually encounters in classic books. They have had a fond place in my heart ever since. Somehow, I think this installment will merely be a showcase for up-and-coming boys like Adam Brody and Michael Angarano. Nothing personal against either one, mind you, it would just be nice to see a Musketeer movie cast up -- or if it does, like The Man in the Iron Mask, let it have a script equal to the actors.