EXCLUSIVE: Deals for Corsan action-adventure, starring Sophie Cookson [pictured], Adrien Brody and Thomas Kretschmann, now shooting in Europe.

Corsan has inked deals in Middle East (Eagle), China (HGC) and South Korea (Joy and Content) for Lee Tamahori-directed action-adventure Emperor, which is currently shooting in Czech Republic.

Screen Star of Tomorrow Sophie Cookson stars in the 16th Century-set story about a young woman who infiltrates the court of the embattled Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to avenge the death of her father.

Adrien Brody and Thomas Kretschmann co-star while Eddie Marsan has also signed on to join the cast which includes Paz Vega, Oliver Platt, Gotz Otto, Bill Skarsgard and Rutger Hauer.

Corsan founder and CEO Paul Breuls produces alongside Michael John Fedun and COO Catherine Vandeleene. Guy Tannahill serves as executive producer.

Paradigm represents US rights.

Corsan previously collaborated with Tamahori on The Devil’s Double and with Brody on Third Person.

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