Ex Machina Studios has brought Alex Proyas on board to direct the historical epic, ‘Cortés,’ which stars Antonio Banderas as Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Alex Proyas, the filmmaker behind The Crow, Dark City and I, Robot, has signed on to direct Cortés.
Set in 1519, Cortés follows a restless Spanish soldier hungry for glory who seizes command of an expedition to the Yucatán, setting sail from Cuba without permission. After landing on the coast of what is now Mexico, Cortés encounters Marina, an enslaved Indigenous woman and gifted linguist who becomes an indispensable figure in his campaign.
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As Cortés turns fragile alliances, faith and fear into instruments of conquest, Marina witnesses his transformation from a daring outlaw into a self-appointed messiah. The story explores the rise of one of history’s most notorious conquistadors, while also placing Marina’s perspective at the heart of the unfolding events.
Proyas takes over directing duties from Paul Mignot, who remains attached to the project in another capacity. Written by Academy Award nominee Nicholas Kazan (Reversal of Fortune), the film is produced by Ex Machina Studios co-founder and CEO Marco Weber. Production is currently underway in Spain.
Proyas brings a distinctive filmmaking background to the project, having previously directed the science-fiction thrillers ‘Dark City’ and ‘I, Robot,’ alongside the cult classic ‘The Crow.’
