Michael will play one of the lead roles in the "thinking man's exploitation film", B!tch Slap, expected to premiere late 2008/early 2009. He will play the gangster, Gage, who is set upon by a trio of women trying to get his $200 million in diamonds.
The film is being made by Hercules & Xena executive producer Eric Gruendemann and Herc/Xena director Rick Jacobson. Thy co-wrote and co-produced the film, and Jacobson directed. At this writing (early August 2008 ), it is in post-production.
The official website, wwwb!tchslapmovie.com, recently went live and contains the trailer, full cast and crew list, and profiles of the characters. Michael's Hercules co-star Kevin Sorbo has a small role in it, and Xena co-stars Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor have cameos playing nuns.
Of particular interest to fans of Michael Hurst is the mini documentary he's done (in his best David Attenborough) explaining B!tch Slap. See it on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3o2DVlZ4nA
Even if you have no interest in the film, this little piece of video is must-see. Hilarious!
