The script became final after eleven different drafts had been produced.
The film is shot entirely on location in Yorkshire.
The set used to film the Roman village is actually Murton Park: a Viking and Roman museum attraction in York.
Jonas Daniel Alexander was offered the main role of Lucius, but decided he better suited the part of Regulus. He was also the first of the principal cast to be appointed.
Actor Lee Starkey and actress Kelly Wood were cast separately with no knowledge of their existing friendship which the director was unaware of until they were cast.