Ben Foster is Set to Star in an Historical 14th-Century Action-Drama Called MEDIEVAL
Hell Or High Water star Ben Foster is set to star in an historical action-drama called Medieval, which is set in the 14th Century and revolves around Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka. Foster is an intense actor and this sounds like it's going to be a great film project!
The English-language movie will chart the story of national hero Zizka (‘Jan Zizka of Trocnov’ as he is also known), a revered military tactician who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. He is known for his innovative strategies and for quickly training peasants to face skilled and armored opponents who usually outnumbered his own troops. The film will also focus on his relationship with a local heiress and his face off against a rival King.
The movie will be directed by Czech filmmaker Petr Jákl (Ghoul), from a script that he wrote. Jákl also produces alongside Cassian Elwes (Mudbound), who had this to say in a statement:
“I loved this script and loved Petr’s first two movies. I think he‘s going to do a fantastic job on this film. And I couldn‘t be more excited to work with Ben Foster again, after my experience with him on Ain‘t Them Bodies Saints. He‘s one of the greatest young actors working right now.”
Foster tends to take on interesting roles in the films that he stars in and this one definitely sounds like one of his most intriguing.
Source: Deadline