Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur

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Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Produced by Akiva Goldsman
Joby Harold
Guy Ritchie
Tory Tunnell
Lionel Wigram
Written by Joby Harold
Starring Charlie Hunnam
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
Jude Law
Djimon Hounsou
Eric Bana
Cinematography John Mathieson
Edited by James Herbert
Production
companies
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
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  • March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24) (US)
Country United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Language English
Budget $102 million

Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur is an upcoming British-American epic adventure 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.[1]

Plot

The young Arthur runs the back passages of Londonium with his crew, not knowing his royal lineage until he grabs Excalibur. Instantly confronted by the sword’s influence, Arthur is forced to make up his mind.[further explanation needed] Joining the rebellion[further explanation needed] and an enigmatic young woman named Guinevere, he must learn to address her and eventually understand her magic weapon, deal with his demons and unite the people to defeat the dictator Vortigern, the man who murdered his parents and stole his crown to become king.[2]

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,[4] with Lionel Wigram as producer and Joby Harold as screenwriter.[5][6] It is the first installment of a planned six films series.[7]

Casting

Idris Elba was in talks to play a Merlin-esque figure who trains and mentors Arthur.[8] When Elba did not sign on to the film, the director continued to look for an actor to play the role.[7] Charlie Hunnam, Ritchie's choice for the role, will play King Arthur.[9] Elizabeth Olsen was in talks for the female lead.[10] However, on September 18, it was Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey who was cast to play Guinevere.[4] On November 14, Jude Law was in talks to play the lead villain role in the film.[7] On February 11, 2015, Eric Bana was added to the cast to play Uther, the father of King Arthur.[11] Mikael Persbrandt joined the film on March 6, 2015 to play a villainous role.[12]

Filming

Filming in Windsor Great Park was underway in February 2015,[13] then later in North Wales from March 2, 2015.[14] Later on March 10, 2015, Ritchie tweeted a photo and confirmed the first day of shooting.[15] In April 2015, filming took place in Snowdonia, where locations used were Tryfan, Nant Gwynant near Beddgelert and Capel Curig.[16] 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.

Release

The film was originally scheduled to be released on July 22, 2016 release, but on December 21, Warner Bros. moved the date to February 17, 2017 alongside Bad Boys 3 and Maze Runner: The Death Cure.[17] On January 21, 2016, Warner Bros. announced it would be pushed back to March 24, 2017.[1]

References

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External links

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