Paul Bettany, according to a repory from The Hollywood Reporter, is in negotiations to star in “Priest,” a horror Western based on the TokyoPop comic book of the same name about a supernaturally-gifted holy man who battles demons, vampires, and other legions of the undead, led by 12 fallen angels and by the archangel Temozarela.

Michael De Luca and Josh Donen of Stars Road Entertainment are producing for Screen Gems alongside Mitchell Peck. Scott Stewart is attached to direct, having just directed Bettany in the supernatural thriller “Legion” for Screen Gems. Cory Goodman (“The Brood”) wrote the screenplay.

The story for the adaptation of “Priest” is a tale set in a world turned dystopic by centuries of war between man and vampire. It would follow a warrior priest (Bettany) who turns against the church to track down a murderous band of vampires who have kidnapped his niece.

Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more “Priest” news.

By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)