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. Reece 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. "Kon-Tiki" actor Tobias Santelmann will play Rhesus, a golden-locked barbarian and revolutionary. Joe Anderson ("The Grey") will play a marathon runner who serves as a scout for Hercules, reporting on their enemies’ movements. Antje Traue also stars.
Ryan Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos penned the adapted script.
Beau Flynn, Barry Levine and Ratner will produce.
The film is currently slated for an July 25th 2014 release.
Johnson premiered the poster via his Twitter feed.
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