Keanu Reeves to star in '47 Ronin'

Keanu Reeves will lead the cast of Universal's samurai epic 47 Ronin.

Based on a true story, the movie will revolve around a warrior who leads a group of swordsmen to avenge the death of their master in 1702.

47 Ronin will combine the fantasy elements seen in the Lord Of The Rings franchise with the realistic battle scenes portrayed in Gladiator, reports Variety.

Wanted writer Chris Morgan is penning the screenplay.

Reeves's new movie, a remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still, is released on December 12.