(Cover) - EN Movies - Hilary Swank will demonstrate her action movie credibility as the star and producer of Shrapnel.

The 36-year-old American actress is attached to produce and appear in the movie, which will be an adaptation of the action adventures of the same name published by Radical Comics.

According to Variety, Hilary has been looking for a "strong action vehicle" for some time now, and believes Shrapnel to be the perfect outlet.

The futuristic movie will tell the tale of a former military officer who leads a rebellion on Venus, and is set in the year 2250.

Apparently there are numerous "top directors" currently linked to the picture, although Variety has not disclosed which ones.

"Hilary came to Radical excited to find a project with a strong female protagonist that could show off her abilities to do action films. With Hilary being an actor's actor, Shrapnel will give a whole new definition to that type of role," explained Barry Levine, president of Radical.

Hilary is thrilled about the project, which will see a departure from her typical drama roles. The actress is particularly excited about the feminist elements of the story.

"I am a fan of the work that Barry Levine and Radical Pictures are doing in the comic and action arena. Shrapnel and specifically the character of Sam offer me the opportunity to dive into an exciting character with many layers and depth that are rarely found in this genre," she enthused. (C) Cover Media