Michael Fassbender has revealed that he is working with Irish born scribe Ronan Bennett (‘Public Enemies,’ ‘Toy Boy,’ ‘Face’ ) to develop a feature film about legendary Celtic warrior Cúchulainn, working title ‘Irish Myths.’
Set in Northern Ireland, the saga relates the story of the Ulaid tribe headed by King Conchobar Mac Nessa, and particularly its conflict with the rival Connachta tribe led by Queen Mebh. Fassbender is set to play Cúchulainn, Conchobar's nephew, who has semi-divine ancestry and superhuman fighting skills.
Fassbender and Bennett have raised the development finance for the project through their London-based production company Finn McCool Films.