hollywoodreporter Director Renny Harlin has found his Hercules in Kellan Lutz.
Lutz, one of the more popular co-stars of The Twilight Saga, has signed
to star in Hercules 3D, Nu Image/Millennium’s big-budget take on the
Greek demigod.
Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2) is directing the $70 million epic, which is aiming to shoot in May in Bulgaria.
"It takes more than a good physique to portray the most legendary,
mythological personality in history — and Kellan has exactly that,
personality," Harlin tells The Hollywood Reporter. "He's not afraid to
explore the strengths and vulnerabilities of the character, and he
impressed me with his passion and heart."
The movie is one of two high-profile Hercules movies being made by
Hollywood studios; the other is an MGM/Paramount co-production to be
directed by Brett Ratner. Dwayne Johnson is playing the hero in the
rival project.
While exact plot details are being kept under wraps, Hercules 3D will
have at its center a love story between the son of Zeus and the mortal
princess of Crete, who was promised to his older brother despite her
love for Hercules.
Sean Hood, Harlin and Giulio Steve wrote the script. Producing are Les
Welden and Danny Lerner, who also teamed to produce Millennium’s recent
action hit Olympus Has Fallen.
Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, John Thompson and Boaz Davidson will executive produce.
"Kellan has the look and charisma that Harlin envisioned for the
character," says Davidson. "Renny had him in mind from the start, and we
are really excited to have him on board.”
Lutz played Poseidon in Relativity’s 2011 epic Immortals. He is repped
by Innovative Artists, Zero Gravity Management and Morris Yorn.
"This is a breakout role for Kellan and a chance to grow and shine as an actor," Harlin says.
Via Gossip_Dance
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