Hillary Swank Set to Star in And Produce SHRAPNEL!

Swank has attached herself to the movie adaptation of the comic book Shrapnel.  Variety released this info to us and this is what they had to say about this:

Toby Wagstaff ("Arena") has been tapped to write the sci-fi epic, which is also described as having elements of a Western. Set in the year 2250, the story follows a former Solar Alliance Marine, to be played by Swank, who spearheads an uprising on Venus, the last free colony, against an oppressive solar government in order to fight for the freedom of her people.

Several top directors are circling the project, which is not yet set up at a studio.

"Shrapnel" began as a graphic novel trilogy published by Radical Publishing, and in addition to a feature film, has also spawned an iPhone game that's currently available at Apple's App Store. Zombies Studios is also developing "Shrapnel" as a free multiplayer game.

I think that Hillary Swank plays a very strong leading lady well and so this is in her wheel house.  I also like the fact that she is stoked about this project.  This is what she has to say:

I am a fan of the work that Barry Levine and Radical Pictures are doing in the comic and action arena. Shrapnel and specifically the character of Sam offer me the opportunity to dive into an exciting character with many layers and depth that are rarely found in this genre

Let us know what you think.

McMurphy Out!