Lots of "Priest" news lately, as the cast for Scott Stewart's horror adventure is still growing. The latest to join the upcoming Screen Gems project are Stephen Moyer from HBO's "True Blood" and Lily Collins, who appeared on a couple of episodes of the recent "90210" reboot.

Cory Goodman wrote the screenplay for the project, which follows a warrior priest (Paul Bettany) who turns his back on the church to free his kidnapped niece from the hands of some ruthless vampires. Karl Urban will play the head villain, and Maggie Q is on board as a priestess vampire hunter.

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Casting for Scott Stewart's upcoming "Priest" is still in progress, and the latest to join the big-screen adaptation of TokyoPop's comic book of the same title is Karl Urban. He will play the movie's main villain.

Cory Goodman wrote the screenplay for the project, which follows a warrior priest (Bettany) who turns his back on the church to free his kidnapped niece from the hands of some ruthless vampires.

The Hollywood Reporter says Urban is set to play Black Hat, leader of the vampires who used to be a priest but now prefers to be considered a god of vampires.

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Paul Bettany and Cam Gigandet are in for some company, as Maggie Q has officially joined Scott Stewart's upcoming "Priest," based on TokyoPop's comic book of the same title.

Cory Goodman wrote the screenplay for the project, which follows a warrior priest (Bettany) who turns his back on the church to free his kidnapped niece from the hands of some ruthless vampires.

The Hollywood Reporter says Q will play a priestess vampire hunter. Gigandet plays a sheriff who is part vampire and teams up with the priest to save the girl.

Q's recent credits include "Mission: Impossible III" and "Live Free or Die Hard." "New York, I Love You" and "Rogue's Gallery" are two of her upcoming projects. Finally we get some girl power in this horror western. About time.

Here's your dose of quick news bits for Dec. 18, 2008...

• Billy Ray is set to direct the big-screen adaptation of Fritz Leiber Jr.'s horror fantasy novel "Conjure Wife," about a college professor who finds out his good fortune is the result of his wife's magical powers. This marks the fourth time the book has been adapted to the screen. (THR)

• Lucy Gordon is the latest to board Joann Sfar's French movie about the life and fame of poet, songwriter and singer Serge Gainsbourg. Also starring are Eric Elmosnino, Laetitia Casta and Mylene Jampanoi. Gordon's credits include "Spider-Man 3" and "Serendipity. (THR)

• Maggie Q has officialy boarded "King of Fighters," a live-action adaptation of the Japanese video game. Directed by Gordon Chan and starring Sean Faris, Ray Park and Will Yun Lee, the film follows a young man who competes in a fighting tournament. Q will next be seen in "New York, I Love You." (Variety)

• Ari Folman, who recently directed "Waltz With Bashir," is gearing up to develop the big-screen adaptation of sci-fi author Stanislaw Lem's short story "The Futurological Congress." He plans to combine live-action with animation. (THR)

Actress Maggie Q is starring in Tian Zhuangzhuang's epic drama “The Warrior And The Wolf,” according to Screen Daily.

Apparently, she stars as a tribal woman who encounters a warrior (Joe Odagiri) seeking shelter from a severe blizzard after his army is trapped in a village.

"Her presence certainly brought gravity and energy to the war epic,” Tian told Screen Daily. He adapted “Warrior” from a short novel by Inoue Yasushi.

Maggie Q’s credits include “Mission: Impossible III” and “Live Free or Die Hard.” She will next appear in “New York, I Love You.”

As for Tian, he is known for directing films such as “The Blue Kite” and “The Go Master.”

Maggie Q and Ving Rhames are just two of many to join Fouad Mikati’s upcoming action comedy “Rogue’s Gallery,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Written by Brian Watanabe and Abe Levy, the film centers on the battle between government spy teams in an underground facility. Ellen Barkin, Rob Corddry, Adam Scott and Odette Yustman co-star.

Richard Kelly’s Darko Entertainment handles the production of the project, which kicked off principal photography last week in Los Angeles. Darko is also currently working on “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell,” an adaptation of Tucker Max’s famous memoir.

Maggie Q most recently starred in Marcel Langenegger’s thriller “Deception.” She will next be seen in “New York, I Love You.” Rhames was last seen in “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry.” Scott is currently onscreen in “Step Brothers.”

Although I have no clue what this flick will look like when it hits theaters, I can only say the idea sounds pretty cool. Now that the film already boasts an A-list cast, let’s just hope the script is worth the wait.