Ray Stevenson, who will next be seen in "Punisher: War Zone," has signed on to star in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “The Book of Eli.”
Denzel Washington is on board to play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.
According to Variety, Stevenson plays an enforcer ordered to kill Eli. Also starring is Mila Kunis, who plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest. Gary Oldman stars as the despot of a small town.
The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are producing the project.
Stevenson is also known for his role as Titus Pullo on HBO's "Rome." Other credits include "King Arthur" and "The Theory of Flight."