Gerard Butler off to war in "Coriolanus"


By Hollywood Reporter
04 November 2009 @ 03:45 pm EDT

Scottish actor Gerard Butler poses during a photo call as he promotes his new movie
Scottish actor Gerard Butler poses during a photo call as he promotes his new movie "Law Abiding Citizen" in Berlin November 2, 2009. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Gerard Butler, currently in theaters with the surprise hit "Law Abiding Citizen," will join Ralph Fiennes in a contemporary version of Shakespeare's political and family drama "Coriolanus."

The project marks Fiennes' directing debut.

Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army from Shakespeare's play. He joins a cast that also includes William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave. Shooting is set to begin in Serbia in March.

The violent vengeance drama "Law Abiding Citizen," co-starring Jamie Foxx, has earned about $52 million after three weekends.

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