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It seems like it's been in the works forever and now actor James Marsden said it might be close to happening this summer. While talking to MTV.com the "X-Men" actor said he may soon get in front of the cameras to star in the movie version of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's "Preacher."
"Right now it's in one of those weird Hollywood states where financing is still kind of questionable at this point," Marsden told MTV. "But they keep threatening to start [filming] in June, so if they do it, I'm thrilled to be a part of it."
Marsden has been attached to play the lead role of Jesse Custer since last summer. "Tank Girl" helmer Rachel Talalay has been on board the project for many years as well. She would direct the feature from Ennis' script. The movie had previously targeted production starts in 2001 and 2002. Let's see if 2003 is the charm.
Marsden said he's drawn to several of the mature themes of the books, including the relationship between Custer and Tulip and the religious issues raised in the book. He also likes the fact that John Wayne's ghost is in the story.
"I also like the bravery in Garth Ennis' writing. Hes not afraid to tackle the hypocrisies of modern religion and things like that," Marsden said. "A couple of people have said, Boy, if Garth Ennis had created a religion, I would sure like to be a part of that. It just makes sense, the way he tackles things in it. It's really heavy stuff [and] it's incredibly well written."
The actor said he's definitely looking forward to playing the part, should cameras rolls this June.
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