‘King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword’ Trailer: This Ain’t Your Average Medieval Monarch Movie
Taking on the difficult task of opening the weekend afterGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Warner Bros. Pictures will attempt to wage war at the box office with their medieval action epicKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Initially, I only had a passing interest in this project from directorGuy Ritchie, but this most recent trailer for the movie starringCharlie Hunnamas the titular king has officially piqued my interest. It’s like the fantasy action ofLord of the Ringsmixed with the style ofSherlock Holmeswith someGladiatorthrown in there for good measure, includingDjimon Hounsouin the cast.
Watch the newKing Arthur Legend of the Swordtrailer after the jump.
The action looks quite stylish for a movie set during medieval times with just enough of Guy Ritchie’s flair to make it feel fresh. This also seems to be embracing the fantasy side of the myth of King Arthur much more than previous adaptations, especially when you see hints of whatJude Lawcan do as the villainous Vortigern, who is responsible for killing Arthur’s father, King Uther Pendragon (Eric Bana).
Astrid Bergès-Frisbey(Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) also stars in the film, however, there seems to be some confusion as to who she is playing lately. Initial casting reports had her landing the role of Guinevere, but all the official marketing materials have her listed as “The Mage” now. Maybe they’re one in the same? Otherwise, the cast also includesAiden Gillenas Goosefat Bill.King Arthur: Legend of the Swordis in theatersMay 12.
When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy…whether he likes it or not.
