Ralph Fiennes is due to make his directorial debut with 'Coriolanus', starring himself and Gerard Butler.

The film has been billed as a contemporary version of Shakespeare's Rome-set political and family drama.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army from Shakespeare's play."

Other roles have already been cast and include William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave.

The project is due to start production in Serbia in March, and Julia Taylor-Stanley, Gabrielle Tana and Colin Vaines will serve as producers. The script was penned by 'The Last Samurai' scribe John Logan.

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