Gerard Butler, currently in theatres with the surprise hit "Law Abiding Citizen," will join Ralph Fiennes in a contemporary version of Shakespeare's political and family drama "Coriolanus." Skip related content
The project marks Fiennes' directing debut.
Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army from Shakespeare's play. He joins a cast that also includes William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave. Shooting is set to begin in Serbia in March.
The violent vengeance drama "Law Abiding Citizen," co-starring Jamie Foxx, has earned about $52 million (31 million pounds) after three weekends.
Yusuf Islam, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, is strolling back onto the stage after a break of 33 years.
