Gerard Butler leads in 'Coriolanus'

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By Adnan Tezer Nov 4, 2009, 18:36 GMT

Gerard Butler will star opposite Ralph Fiennes in "Coriolanus."

The film, which marks Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut, will be a contemporary version of Shakespeare's Rome-set political and family tragedy.

John Logan wrote the screenplay.Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army. According to The Hollywood Reporter, William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave have also been cast.Shooting is set to begin in Serbia in March. The film is produced by Julia Taylor-Stanley (Artemis Films), Gabrielle Tana (Magnolia Mae Films) and Colin Vaines.

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