F. Gary Gray takes on 'Julius'

Wednesday, August 20 2008, 08:44 BST

By Alex Fletcher, Reality TV Editor

Rex Features

F. Gary Gray has signed up to direct the adaptation of Oni Press's graphic novel Julius.

The comic book is a modern version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, with the Roman leader changed to a London gangster.

Julius is written by Antony Johnston and drawn by Brett Weldele.

Gray's directing credits include The Italian Job, The Negotiator and 2005's Be Cool.

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