according to a Variety report.The news follows Spacey pleading not guilty to sexual assault and other charges Thursday. Producer Bill Chamberlain told the publication that the project will be replacing him due to the charges.The historical drama was shopped around at Cannes with Spacey attached to act.According to Variety, the story would follow a holy man — played by Spacey — who attempts to halt an invasion of Europe by Khan’s armies.Negotiations with a new actor to take the “House of Cards” alum’s place have already started, according to Variety.The Péter Soós-directed picture has a production budget of $10 million to $25 million, and is scheduled to start filming Oct.