True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård is in negotiations to join the thriller The East, starring opposite Brit Marling, who co-wrote the project with Zal Batmanglij, who is directing.
The story revolves around a female agent who infiltrates an eco-terrorist group, who call themselves The East.
In the film, Alexander Skarsgård would play the leader of the group who seeks revenge against unethical corporations.
Production is being eyed for a Nashville shoot in October and November.