Michael Fassbender, Dominic West and Olga Kurylenko have joined the cast of Centurion, which is in development at Celador Films and Pathe Distribution.

The swords and sandals thriller is set during the Roman invasion of Britain in 117 AD, telling the story of Quintus Dias, sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, who marches North with General Virilus’ legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts out and destroy their leader Gorlacon.

The film is being directed by The Descent helmer Neil Marshall, with Christian Colson (Slumdog Millionaire) producing.