Michael Fassbender preps Cuchulain project

FassbenderLONDON -- Michael Fassbender and film writer Ronan Bennett are creating a feature film concerning the legendary Celtic warrior Cuchulain, with Fassbender set to experience the key role. Cuchulain may be the central character within the Ulster Cycle, a legendary number of Old Irish stories that date from round the eighth century. Occur the northern a part of Ireland, the saga relates the storyline from the Ulaid tribe headed by King Conchobar, especially its conflict using the rival Connachta tribe brought by Full Mebh. Probably the most prominent estimate the stories is Conchobar's nephew Cuchulain, that has semi-divine ancestry and superhuman fighting abilities. In the favourite story, referred to as Cattle Raid of Cooley, he's the only real guy able to fighting off the huge military sent by Medb to steal Conchobar's prize whitened bull. Both Fassbender and Bennett, whose writing credits include "Public Opponents" and also the recent Funnel 4 Tv show "Top Boy," originate from Northern Ireland. They've elevated development finance for that Cuchulain project through their London-based production company Finn McCool Films. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com