After Casino Royale, it seemed the world was at Eva Green’s feet, but she made the choice to make more interesting, arty projects, rather than jumping headlong into the mainstream. However now she’s planning another full-on Hollywood role, as THR reports she’s in talks to star as the title character in 300: Battle of Artemisia, Warner Bros.’ prequel to the 2007 blockbuster.
Eva Green will play Artemisia, a wicked goddess who persuades Xerxes to assemble his army and lead them into battle against the Greeks. Last month it was revealed that Joel Edgerton was in talks to star as Themistokles, the Greek general who leads his soldiers into battle against Xerxes. It seems that a deal was never reached, as it appears studio is still searching for the male lead.
It should also be noted that 300: Battle Of Artemesia is still very much a working title. Noam Murro (Smart People) is directing from a screenplay by 300 director Zack Snyder and Kurt Johnstad. The hope is to start filming 300: Battle of Artemisia in the first quarter of 2012.
General movie news courtesy of Movie Muser
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