In 2004, Robert Fox signed on as producer. It was announced in 2012 that Sam Worthington was cast in the lead role, with Timothy Spall and Charles Dance in supporting roles. Brooks-Smith had adapted the screenplay with Michael Hirst and Francesca Brill, and Robert Connolly would direct.
In 2004, Robert Fox took on the role of producer for a project that was announced in 2012 to feature Sam Worthington as the lead actor alongside Timothy Spall and Charles Dance. Brooks-Smith adapted the screenplay with Michael Hirst and Francesca Brill, and Robert Connolly would direct.