Cuchulain Movie Updates

Fri., Feb. 17, 2012

from Variety

Fassbender Preps Cuchulain Project

Michael Fassbender and screenwriter Ronan Bennett are developing a feature film about the legendary Celtic warrior Cuchulain, with Fassbender set to play the leading role.

• added Finn McCool Films as a production company
• added a synopsis

• Set in the northern part of Ireland, the saga relates the story of the Ulaid tribe headed by King Conchobar, and particularly its conflict with the rival Connachta tribe led by Queen Mebh. The most prominent figure in the legends is Conchobar's n... show all ephew Cuchulain, who has semi-divine ancestry and superhuman fighting skills.

• added Ronan Bennett to the credits
• added Michael Fassbender to the credits
• changed the production status to Development
• created the movie profile