An adaptation of the Steve Moore penned comic, the story follows Hercules (Dwayne Johnson) years after he carried out his twelve tasks and has turned his back on the Gods. He discovers a higher calling as he defends the mythical Mount Olympus from an evil army. He and six friends have become mercenaries who've been hired by the King of Thrace to train his men into becoming an army every bit as ruthless as they are.
Rufus Sewell has signed on to play Autolycus the son of the messenger god Hermes. Norwegian actor Aksel Hennie is set to play a mad warrior named Tydeus. Joseph Fiennes will play the pampered king who assigns Hercules his labors. In Greek mythology, this would be King Eurystheus, but it remains to be seen who he’ll actually be in the film. Ian McShane is reportedly playing Amphiarus, who is equal parts priest, prophet and warrior who counsels Hercules. John Hurt will play the weary ruler of Thrace, while Rebecca Ferguson will play his daughter, a healer. Antje Traue also stars.
Ritchie will play Iolaus, a poet and Herc's nephew, who eagerly promotes his uncle's achievements and adventures, and throughout the film is forced to become a warrior alongside his uncle.
Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos penned the adapted script.
Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey and Barry Levine will produce.
Production begins next month. The film is currently slated for an August 8th 2014 release.
The film is not to be confused with Renny Harlin's epic "Hercules 3D" starring Kellan Lutz
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