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James Purefoy to headline “Kane” trilogy
English actor, James Purefoy (TVs ‘’Rome’’) has been cast as the eponymous Puritan swordsman ‘’Solomon Kane’’ in a new Davis Films production which is due to start shooting later this year.
The first part in a trilogy series, ”Solomon” Kane is an epic adventure adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of “Conan the Barbarian.” Solomon Kane (James Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fight once more when a dark power threatens the land.
I remember thinking ‘what a dickhead!’ when Purefoy dropped out of “V for Vendetta” – and was replaced by Hugo Weaving – thinking he’d just blown his only chance at embarking on an international career. Seems I was wrong; he’s going to have the last laugh after all. I mean, who remembers Weaving in “Vendetta”? Nobody. He was under a friggin’ mask for the whole thing. At least this way,Purefoy gets his mug on screen and also has a chance to build a character. Vendetta Venschemtta.
