Gibson, DiCaprio, and Vikings, Hell Yeah!

No, Mel Gibson is not directing Leonardo DiCaprio in a live action version of The Adventures of Asterix, but I imagine that would be just as cool.  Gibson, instead, will be directing DiCaprio in an as-yet untitled film about Viking culture that is being written by William Monahan (THE DEPARTED).  This according to Variety.  A joint venture by Gibson’s Icon Productions and Graham King’s GK Films, the film is set to begin shooting in Fall of 2010.

Says King about the story:

This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry’s finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill.

All involved confirmed their involvement in the film, though no details have emerged about the plot.  Expect the same level of gritty, grimy adult fare Gibson has previously shown in BRAVEHEART, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, and APOCALYPTO.

No distributor has been set for the film, though this is not uncommon for either Gibson’s films or those produced by Graham King.