‘1066’ will depict epic European battle on the big screen!

Shine Pictures is developing a project called ‘1066’ that will depict the bitter rivalry and epic battle for the throne of England between King Harold and William the Conqueror. The partnership between Kudos Pictures and New Regency has selected William Nicholson (Gladiator) to write the screenplay. Shine Pictures has fast-tracked the film, which they expect to begin production this year.

Nicholson said that the script focuses on the fraught relationship between the two greatest warriors of the age, King Harold of England and William the Conqueror. Starting as comrades, they became bitter enemies destined to fight to the death at the climactic Battle of Hastings.

[source: Hollywood Reporter]