Beside giving the first look at the lead actor, some of the pictures also feature several of his co-stars in the action drama film.
- December 30, 2009
AceShowbiz -
The first look at Focus Features' "The Eagle of the Ninth" has been shared through several brand new stills. Debuted by Yahoo! Movies on Tuesday, December 29, most of the images highlight lead actor Channing Tatum in addition to introducing some other stars.
In the first image, Tatum is seen riding a horse followed by Denis O'Hare. Then, he is also featured alongside Donald Sutherland. Additionally, Tatum is captured in three other images, one of which shows him in a fight. The latest photo, meanwhile, captures Jamie Bell.
"The Eagle of the Ninth" is set in In 140 A.D., twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland. The story revolves around young centurion Marcus Aquila, who arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth.
Channing Tatum takes the role of young centurion Marcus Aquila while Jamie Bell plays his British slave Esca. Additionally, Denis O'Hare and Donald Sutherland portray Lutorius and Aquila respectively. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the drama action is set to be released in fall 2010.
