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Butler to Star in 'Coriolanus'

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gerard Butler has signed on to star opposite Ralph Fiennes in Fiennes' directorial debut Coriolanus.

Butler will play Tullus Aufidius, commander of the Volscian army from Shakespeare's play.

He joins a cast that includes William Hurt, Eddie Marsan, Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave.

Coriolanus is set to begin shooting in Serbia in March.

Tags: coriolanus, eddie marsan, gerard butler, jessica chastain, movie news, ralph fiennes, vanessa redgrave, william hurt

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Comment by Boatloads1017 on November 4, 2009 at 6:49pm: I just keep thinking of what the Reduced Shakespeare Company said in their show. "I don't like the 'anus' part."

Comment by Brandon Mac $hawn on November 4, 2009 at 3:03pm: Nice cast

Comment by CheezySpam on November 4, 2009 at 1:59pm: loves me some shakspeare! and this looks like a great cast for this kind of movie!
I like how Fiennes is stepping into the director's chair! that should be cool to see!

Comment by PvtSnafu on November 4, 2009 at 1:22pm: That's perfect casting. THIS...IS...SHAKESPEARE!!

Comment by Jamie on November 4, 2009 at 12:11pm: love shakespeare lol

Comment by MisterKeitel on November 4, 2009 at 11:57am: I just read the synopsis of this story on Wikipedia. It was kind of interesting - a real tragedy