Michael as Cuchulain, An Awesome Celtic Warrior

Now this is one project that seems legit, signed, sealed, and going to be delivered! Just when some of us were hoping that Hollywood didn't ensnare Michael Fassbender all to its greedy self, Michael and his production company are going to develop an incredible Irish action film! I have never heard of Cuchulain, but I did a quick google search and it's a myth that I better get acquainted with soon because it looks very intriguing. I really enjoyed Centurion, so Cuchulain should surpass that.

Source: Variety

Michael Fassbender preps Cuchulain project
Thesp develops pic with Ronan Bennett

By Adam Dawtrey

LONDON -- 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.

Cuchulain is the central character in the Ulster Cycle, an epic series of Old Irish legends that date from around the 8th century.

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 nephew Cuchulain, who has semi-divine ancestry and superhuman fighting skills. In the most famous story, known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley, he is the only man capable of resisting the vast army sent by Medb to steal Conchobar's prize white bull.

Both Fassbender and Bennett, whose writing credits include "Public Enemies" and the recent Channel 4 TV series "Top Boy," come from Northern Ireland.

They have raised development finance for the Cuchulain project through their London-based production company Finn McCool Films.


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