Paul Giamatti will be the evil King John in the medieval action flick, IRONCLAD, reports VARIETY [1]. The film follows seven Knights Templar, lead by actor James Purefoy's character, which protect Rochester Castle from King John's army. Jonathan English (MINOTAUR) is directing and co-wrote the script with Erick Kastel. Rick Benattar (SHOOT 'EM UP) and Andrew Curtis (LOST IN LA MANCHA) are the producers.
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[1] http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008808.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562