King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

King Arthur standing in a grand pose with Excalibur

Teaser poster
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Joby Harold
  • Guy Ritchie
  • Lionel Wigram
Story by David Dobkin
Joby Harold
Starring Charlie Hunnam
Jude Law
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
Djimon Hounsou
Eric Bana
Cinematography John Mathieson
Edited by James Herbert
Production
companies
Distributed by Warner Bros.[1]
Release dates
  • March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24)
Country
  • United States[2]
  • Australia[2]
Language English

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is an upcoming 2017 Australian-American epic adventure drama film directed by Guy Ritchie and written by Joby Harold. The film stars Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur. It is scheduled to be released on March 24, 2017,[3] in IMAX[4] and conventional formats.

Synopsis

The young Arthur runs the back passages of Londinium with his crew, not knowing his royal lineage until he draws the sword Excalibur from the stone. Instantly confronted by the sword’s influence, Arthur is forced to decide where to become involved with his power. Throwing in with the Resistance and an enigmatic young woman named Guinevere, he must learn to master the sword, face down his demons and unite the people to defeat the tyrant Vortigern — who murdered his parents and stole his crown — and become king.[5]

Cast

Production

In January 2014, Warner Bros set Guy Ritchie to direct a new multi-film version of the King Arthur legend. The first film titled Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur,[7] with Lionel Wigram as producer and Joby Harold as screenwriter.[8][9] It is the first installment of a planned six films series.[10]

Casting

Hunnam at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International, to promote King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Idris Elba was in talks to play a Merlin-esque figure who trains and mentors Arthur.[11] When Elba did not sign on to the film, the director continued to look for an actor to play the role.[10] Charlie Hunnam, Ritchie's choice for the role, will play King Arthur.[12] Elizabeth Olsen was in talks for the female lead.[13] However, on September 18, it was Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey who was cast to play Guinevere.[7] On November 14, Jude Law was in talks to play the lead villain role in the film.[10] On February 11, 2015, Eric Bana was added to the cast to play Uther, the father of King Arthur.[14] Mikael Persbrandt joined the film on March 6, 2015 to play a villainous role.[15]

Filming

Filming in Windsor Great Park was underway in February 2015,[16] then later in North Wales from March 2, 2015.[17] Later on March 10, 2015, Ritchie tweeted a photo and confirmed the first day of shooting.[18] In April 2015, filming took place in Snowdonia, where locations used were Tryfan, Nant Gwynant near Beddgelert and Capel Curig.[19] Early in July filming continued in the Shieldaig, Loch Torridon and Applecross areas of Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands. One day of filming also took place at The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. Filming also took place at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden.

Release

The film was originally scheduled to be released on July 22, 2016, but on December 21, Warner Bros. moved the date to February 17, 2017 alongside Maze Runner: The Death Cure.[20] On January 21, 2016, Warner Bros. announced it would be pushed back to March 24, 2017.[3] The title was changed to King Arthur: Legend of the Sword in July 2016.[21]

The trailer was released on July 23, 2016, during the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con and was attached to screenings of Mechanic: Resurrection and Don't Breathe.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)". AllMovie. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  3. 1 2 McNary, Dave (January 21, 2016). "Charlie Hunnam's King Arthur Movie Pushed Back to March 2017". Variety. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ King Arthur: Legend of the Sword in IMAX
  5. 1 2 Nancy Tartaglione. "Annabelle Wallis Joins Guy Ritchie's 'Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "BBC One - The Graham Norton Show, Series 18, Episode 12". BBC. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  7. 1 2 Kit, Borys (September 18, 2014). "'King Arthur' Finds Guinevere With 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Actress". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Will Guy Ritchie Pull Sword From Stone After All And Make King Arthur Movie At Warner Bros?". deadline.com. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' Set for July 2016 Release". variety.com. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 Kroll, Justin (November 14, 2014). "Jude Law Circling Villainous Role in Guy Ritchie's King Arthur Film". variety.com. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Idris Elba Eyes Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' at Warner Bros.". variety.com. July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  12. ↑ "'Sons Of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam Is Guy Ritchie's Choice For King Arthur". deadline.com.
  13. ↑ "Charlie Hunnam to Play King Arthur for Guy Ritchie". variety.com.
  14. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 11, 2015). "Eric Bana to Play King Arthur's Father in 'Knights of the Round Table' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  15. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (March 6, 2015). "Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' Adds Swedish Actor Mikael Persbrandt". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  16. ↑ Phillip Williams. "Vans & signs left after filming (C) Phillip Williams :: Geograph Britain and Ireland". geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  17. ↑ "On the Set for 3/2/15: Matthew McConaughey & Gugu Mbatha-Raw Start 'Free State of Jones', 'Kickboxer' Wraps & More". ssninsider.com. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  18. ↑ "First day on KORT". twitter.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  19. ↑ Crump, Eryl (April 10, 2015). "Filming of Hollywood movie King Arthur set to start in Snowdonia". dailypost.co.uk. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  20. ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro (December 21, 2015). "Guy Ritchie's King Arthur Film Gallops To 2017, 'Lights Out' On July 22, 2016: WB Release Date Changes". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Warner Bros. Pictures Comic-Con Plans Announced!". July 11, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.

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