Catherine Hardwicke (
Twilight saga,
Thirteen,
Miss Bala) is set to direct
Heathen, a female-led Viking fantasy feature adapted from the story by Vault Comics,
The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Created, written, and illustrated by Natasha Alterici,
Heathen follows Aydis, a young Viking warrior who comes out as ***** in an age and culture of merciless patriarchy. Her ostracism leads her on a quest to right those cultural wrongs with Odin, the leader of the Viking Gods.
The movie is written by Kerry Williamson (
What Happened to Monday) and will be produced by Robert Kulzer and Margo Klewans for Constantin Film alongside Prime Universe Films’ Adrian Askarieh. F.J. DeSanto will also serve as a producer, with executive producers including Hardwicke and Constantin’s Martin Moszkowicz and Vault CEO Damian Wassel.
