Nicholas Galitzine joins 100 Nights of Hero

Actor Nicholas Galitzine has been roped in to star in the Julia Jackman directorial 100 Nights of Hero, an adaptation of Isabel Greenberg's eponymous graphic novel.

Published in 2016, 100 Nights of Hero is inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. The story revolves around two women, Cherry and Hero, who are in love with each other. But Cherry gets married to a man, Jerome, against her wishes. Jerome makes a bet with his friend, Manfred, who is also the villain, challenging him to seduce Cherry in 100 days; if he does, Jerome promises he will give Cherry to him. Cherry in turn charts a plan with her lover Hero, who over the course of 100 days tells Manfred 100 interesting stories to distract him from Cherry.

According to Deadline, Galitzine will play the antagonist Manfred.

The film is produced by Helen Simmons and Stephanie Aspin under the banner Erebus Pictures. Director Julia Jackman made her directorial debut with the comedy film Bonus Track, with Josh O'Connor co-writing.