Thursday, July 14, 2011

From Vamp To Viking

True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård will star in and produce the Viking-themed epic "The Vanguard" says Variety.


The script from Chris Boal centers on two Viking brothers who are banished to the previously-unexplored North America and decide to attempt the harrowing journey back to their Swedish homeland.

The film is said to be in vien of epics like Braveheart and  Gladiator

Skarsgard has a bright big screen future with roles in the upcoming "Straw Dogs" remake, Lars von Trier's "Melancholia" and Peter Berg's action tentpole "Battleship".

No director has yet beem announced.

Charles Roven and Richard Suckle will co-produce.

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