If negotiations go through as expected, Gerard Butler is returning to the world of vampires with a starring role in the Screen Gems' film, Priest. Butler and Steven Strait ('Undiscovered', 'Sky High') are close to signing on to lead roles in what's best described as a vampire Western.
Andrew Douglas ('The Amityville Horror' remake) has already committed to directing 'Priest' from a script by Cory Goodman. Goodman adapted the screenplay from the comic book by Min-Woo Hyung. Hyung's story involves a former priest named Ivan Isaacs who has been to hell and back - and wants revenge. Goodman's adaptation has the warrior priest (Butler) uniting with a sheriff (Strait) to stop a group of ruthless vampires.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Michael De Luca, Josh Donen, Sam Raimi and Mitchell Peck are producing 'Priest'.
Filming is expected to begin in October 2006 in Mexico.
Butler ('Dracula 2000', 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Dear Frankie') recently completed work on '300', based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, and 'Butterfly on a Wheel' with Pierce Brosnan (talk about a movie overloaded with eye candy).
Steven Strait is currently at work on '10,000 B.C.' for writer/director Roland Emmerich and just wrapped filming on 'The Covenant' for director Renny Harlin.
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