A new poster and trailer for the history drama ‘Coriolanus’, featuring Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter) and Gerald Butler (The Bounty Hunter) nose to nose, has made its way the web. Released by The Weinstein Company, the film is due in theaters this year on December 2nd, 2011 and marks seasoned performer Ralph Fiennes’ debut as a director. An adaption of a William Shakespeare piece by the same name, the script was penned by ‘Gladiator’ writer John Logan. Actors Jessica Chastain, Brian Cox, and Vanessa Redgrave are also on board the flick. Check out the plot and movie trailer below, and tell us what you think? Will the modernized take be a box office success for the fighting duo?
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the film “follows Caius Martius “Coriolanus” (played by Ralph Fiennes), a powerful Roman general, who is at odds with the city of Rome. When he seems the esteemed position of Consul, he lacks the votes and love of the public needed to win the title. His anger at the public’s dislike of him causes a riot that leads to his expulsion from Rome. Coriolanus is forced to turn to his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler), for the help he needs to take revenge on the city.”
