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'''''King Arthur: Legend of the Sword''''' is an upcoming 2017 British-American [[Epic film|epic]] [[Adventure film|adventure]] [[Drama film|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 May 12, 2017<ref name=VarietyReleaseChange>{{cite news|title=Charlie Hunnam’s King Arthur Movie Pushed Back to March 2017|last=McNary|first=Dave|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/792723-wb-2017-schedule#/slide/1|work=Comingsoon.net|date=December 7, 2016|accessdate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> in [[3D film|3-D]] and conventional formats.
'''''King Arthur: Legend of the Sword''''' is an upcoming 2017 British-American [[Epic film|epic]] [[Adventure film|adventure]] [[Drama film|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 May 12, 2017<ref name=VarietyReleaseChange>{{cite news|title=Charlie Hunnam’s King Arthur Movie Pushed Back to March 2017|last=McNary|first=Dave|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/792723-wb-2017-schedule#/slide/1|work=Comingsoon.net|date=December 7, 2016|accessdate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> in [[3D film|3-D]] and conventional formats.


==Synopsis==
==Plot summary==
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 became king.<ref name="deadline.com">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/03/annabelle-wallis-joins-knights-of-the-roundtable-king-arthur-guy-ritchie-1201394069/|title=Annabelle Wallis Joins Guy Ritchie’s ‘Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur’ - Deadline|author=Nancy Tartaglione|date=|work=Deadline|accessdate=2 February 2016}}</ref>
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 became king.<ref name="deadline.com">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/03/annabelle-wallis-joins-knights-of-the-roundtable-king-arthur-guy-ritchie-1201394069/|title=Annabelle Wallis Joins Guy Ritchie’s ‘Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur’ - Deadline|author=Nancy Tartaglione|date=|work=Deadline|accessdate=2 February 2016}}</ref>


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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGuy Ritchie
Screenplay by
  • Joby Harold
  • Guy Ritchie
  • Lionel Wigram
Story byDavid Dobkin
Joby Harold
StarringCharlie Hunnam
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
Djimon Hounsou
Aidan Gillen
Jude Law
Eric Bana
CinematographyJohn Mathieson
Edited byJames Herbert
Music byDaniel Pemberton
Distributed byWarner Bros.[2]
Release date
  • May 12, 2017 (2017-05-12)
Countries
  • United States[1]
  • United Kingdom[1]
LanguageEnglish

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is an upcoming 2017 British-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 May 12, 2017[3] in 3-D and conventional formats.

Plot summary

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 became king.[4]

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,[6] with Lionel Wigram as producer and Joby Harold as screenwriter.[7][8] It is the first installment of a planned six film series.[9]

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.[10] When Elba did not sign on to the film, the director continued to look for an actor to play the role.[9] Charlie Hunnam, Ritchie's choice for the role, will play King Arthur.[11] Elizabeth Olsen was in talks for the female lead.[12] However, on September 18, it was Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey who was cast to play Guinevere.[6] On November 14, Jude Law was in talks to play the lead villain role in the film.[9] On February 11, 2015, Eric Bana was added to the cast to play Uther, the father of King Arthur.[13] Mikael Persbrandt joined the film on March 6, 2015 to play a villainous role.[14]

Filming

Filming in Windsor Great Park was underway in February 2015,[15] then later in North Wales from March 2, 2015.[16] Later on March 10, 2015, Ritchie tweeted a photo and confirmed the first day of shooting.[17] In April 2015, filming took place in Snowdonia, where locations used were Tryfan, Nant Gwynant near Beddgelert and Capel Curig.[18] 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 release date for the film was shifted three times.[19] It was initially set for a July 22, 2016 release, but Warner Bros. moved the date from July 22, 2016 to February 17, 2017 in December of that year.[20] In January 2016, Warner Bros. announced that it moved the date to March 24, 2017,[3] and then finally to May 12, 2017.[21] It was originally planned for an IMAX release, as evident in the Comic-Con trailer,[22] but was cancelled due to it being postponed and will only receive non-IMAX presentations. The title was changed to King Arthur: Legend of the Sword in July 2016.[23] Ritchie admitted that editing the visual effects as well as trying to find an uncompetitive date in a crowded market were the reason which prompted the frequent date changes.[19]

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

The first extended TV spot was released on January 22nd, 2017 and was shown on the 2017 NFC Championship Game on Fox Broadcasting Company between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers and the 2017 AFC Championship Game on CBS between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots.

References

  1. ^ a b "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)". AllMovie. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  3. ^ a b McNary, Dave (December 7, 2016). "Charlie Hunnam's King Arthur Movie Pushed Back to March 2017". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  4. ^ Nancy Tartaglione. "Annabelle Wallis Joins Guy Ritchie's 'Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur' - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ^ "BBC One - The Graham Norton Show, Series 18, Episode 12". BBC. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  6. ^ a b Kit, Borys (September 18, 2014). "'King Arthur' Finds Guinevere With 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Actress". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' Set for July 2016 Release". variety.com. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  9. ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (November 14, 2014). "Jude Law Circling Villainous Role in Guy Ritchie's King Arthur Film". variety.com. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  10. ^ "Idris Elba Eyes Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' at Warner Bros". variety.com. July 21, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  11. ^ "'Sons Of Anarchy's Charlie Hunnam Is Guy Ritchie's Choice For King Arthur". deadline.com.
  12. ^ "Charlie Hunnam to Play King Arthur for Guy Ritchie". variety.com.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Ford, Rebecca (March 6, 2015). "Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' Adds Swedish Actor Mikael Persbrandt". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  15. ^ Phillip Williams. "Vans & signs left after filming (C) Phillip Williams :: Geograph Britain and Ireland". geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "First day on KORT". twitter.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  18. ^ Crump, Eryl (April 10, 2015). "Filming of Hollywood movie King Arthur set to start in Snowdonia". dailypost.co.uk. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  19. ^ a b Kevin P. Sullivan (January 20, 2017). "Can Guy Ritchie make King Arthur cool again?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  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. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  21. ^ http://screenrant.com/release-dates-king-arthur-annabelle-2-chips/
  22. ^ King Arthur: Legend of the Sword in IMAX
  23. ^ "Warner Bros. Pictures Comic-Con Plans Announced!". July 11, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
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