ITV has announced that it is adapting the epic poem Beowulf into an "action-packed" series of 13 episodes.
ITV said: "Essentially, a western set in the Dark Ages of Britain's mythic past, the story unfolds on a huge canvas, filmed amongst the breathtaking beauty of England's North East."
The broadcaster has promised "a series about courage, greed, betrayal, revenge, loyalty, power, man versus wilderness and, of course, love".
There has been no announcement on who will play the titular hero or any other casting details.
Filming will begin in north-east England next April.
James Dormer (Strike Back, Wallander, Outcast), who will write and executive produce the series, said: "Hundreds of years ago our ancestors listened to the story of Beowulf because it was a great adventure story - it scared them, thrilled them, made them laugh and cry.
"But they also listened because they recognised themselves and their fears in it.
"By holding a mirror up to them this story helped define them and thus - us. So it's incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to make it relevant again for a wide audience - to let them own it again. To let them see themselves in it."
