A while ago we published a story about the comic book adaptation of Priest. It’s a popular Manga series that takes place in a world torn between humans and vampires. In the midst of this a warrior Priest turns against the church and goes on a journey to save his kidnapped niece from a band of murderous bloodsuckers. According to THR, Paul Bettany is in final negotiations to star as the lead in the film. Priest will be directed by Scott Charles Stewart who previously worked with Bettany on the upcoming thriller, Legion.

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The Japanese Manga series Priest is coming to the big screen! According to THR, Scott Charles Stewart has been tapped to direct the live action adaptation of the popular Manga. After a little investigating, I’ve discovered that Stewart has an interesting resume. He’s dabbled in producing, writing, and even visual effects. Besides Priest, you can see his directorial skills in the 2010 action, horror flick Legion.

More on Priest after the jump.

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