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Collider: Gerard Butler to Star in Ralph Fiennes’ Adaptation of Shakespeare’s CORIOLANUS
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Whoa, they're making a movie of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus?" Starring Gerard Butler? http://bit.ly/1VOhPU 15 days ago |
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Gerard Butler Takes On Shakespeare's Rome
Cinema Blend News —
... experiments like O and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet as well as more traditional screen representations of Hamlet and some of the other classics. But none of these have ever been held in the same high regard as the original works they came from. Fiennes wants to change that by taking on the hefty task of adapting Shakespeare's Roman tragedy, Coriolanus . Fiennes is already set to star as the title character legendary Roman leader Gaius Martius Coriolanus, and now according to THR , Gerard Butler has signed on to play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army. The ...
Gerard Butler to Star in Ralph Fiennes’ Adaptation of Shakespeare’s CORIOLANUS
Collider —
... dead guy is really going places). Fiennes will pull Shakespeare’s family-political tragedy (the two never seem to mix well in Shakespeare’s plays) out of ancient Rome and into what’s being called a “contemporary version”. Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army from Shakespeare’s play and nemesis of Coriolanus (Fiennes). Butler joins a cast that includes William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Chastain, and Vanessa Redgrave. [THR] ...
Gerard Butler Confirmed For Ralph Fiennes' 'Coriolanus,' Patrick Dempsey Scores 'Hangover' Writers For Heist Comedy
:: The Playlist :: —
... , but it's been confirmed that Gerard Butler will play Tullus Aufidius in Ralph Fiennes ' directorial debut, an adaptation of William Shakespeare 's play " Coriolanus ." Fiennes will also take the lead role, and the pair are joined by William Hurt, Eddie Marsan , Vanessa Redgrave and Jessica Chastain . It's one of Shakespeare's more obviously cinematic plays, so we're mostly excited, although " Law Abiding Citizen " seems to have confirmed what we've suspected for some time: that Gerard Butler cannot act. At all.— The Doors and Randy Jackson , together at ...
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/Film —
... that Butler is joininga film version of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, which will be the the feature directing debut of Ralph Fiennes. Now we know his role: he’ll be Tullus Aufidius, commander of an army that opposes Rome, and outspoken enemy of main character (likely played by Fiennes) Gaius Martius. The film will be a contemporary version of the play, so we’ll see when and where it actually takes place soon. [THR] ...
Butler Suits Up For Shakespearean Tragedy
Latino Review —
... it is classified as a tragedy and Shakespeare wrote it, there's a whole lot of sleeping around and more than 80 percent of the cast dies by the end. (And if my summary doesn't sit well with you, you can always consult Wikipedia for the real, slightly less exciting, deal.)
Other names set to star in Coriolanus include Jessica Chastain, Eddie Marsan, William Hurt, and Vanessa Redgrave. Shooting begins in Serbia this coming March.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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The Screening Log —
... • Gerard Butler ("Law Abiding Citizen") is in talks to join Ralph Fiennes' directorial debut "Coriolanus," an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Roman tragedy. Butler would play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army. Also on board: Fiennes, William Hurt, Vanessa Redgrave and Jessica Chastain. (THR) ...
Gerard Butler to Cry “This is CORIOLANUS!”
We Are Movie Geeks —
... I, for one, love these lesser known Shakespeare tragedies that get adapted to the feature film world. TITUS was an amazing film that got under-appreciated when it hits theaters in 1999. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Gerard Butler, who is no stranger to playing tragic heroes, is set to star opposite Ralph Fiennes in CORIOLANUS. The film, to be Fiennes directorial debut, will be a contemporary look at the classic tale of two, rival, Roman soldiers. ...
Gerard Butler Cast in Ralph Fiennes' Shakespeare Film Coriolanus
FirstShowing.net —
... Way back in February it was announced that actor Ralph Fiennes would make his debut as a director on a contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Coriolanus. ...
Gerard Butler to star in the Ralph Fiennes directorial debut CORIOLANUS
GeekTyrant —
... own son to play on Coriolanus’ emotions. After making peace, Coriolanus does, however, return to Corioli with Aufidius. Aufidius, furious because Coriolanus did not attack Rome and because Coriolanus has become more powerful than Aufidius himself with Aufidius’ own armies and men, murders Coriolanus in a fit of rage in front of the Lords of the city of Corioli. Aufidius, though pleased that Coriolanus is dead, orders that he be given a noble memorial.
Source: THR
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[image] Considering what 300 did for his career, was it a foregone conclusion that at some point Gerard Butler was going to end up in something else based on sandals an loincloths? Maybe yes, maybe no. Regardless, Butler has just signed on to Coriolanus , which is the directorial debut of co-star Ralph Fiennes. The project is described as a contemporary version of Shakespeare's Rome-set political and family drama. Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army from Shakespeare's play. He joins a cast that includes William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica ...
