Starring charlie hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic excalibur myth, tracing arthurs journey from the streets to the throne. Jan 16, 2020 the idea was that if it was a success, we wouldve made several of those films, said charlie hunnam of the wouldbe king arthur film franchise. Acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure king arthur. Charlie hunnam on how he landed the lead role in king arthur. Charlie hunnam, who rose to stardom playing jax teller on sons of anarchy, added that they originally wanted to make several king arthur movies. Best known as jax teller on sons of anarchy, actor charlie hunnam plays the title role in the new film king arthur. Charlie hunnam, he of pacific rim and sons of anarchy fame, will play king arthur in the knights of the. Legend of the sword wminstadvd acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure king arthur. The film stars charlie hunnam as the title character and jude law as the tyrannical king vortigern who is attempting to kill him, with astrid bergesfrisbey, djimon hounsou, aidan gillen, and eric bana in supporting roles. He has also starred in the films the lost city of z and king arthur.
Charlie hunnam wants a redo on king arthur, reveals why. Jan 14, 2020 charlie hunnam wishes he could redo his 2017 film king arthur. Toronto you can dance around it, or you can be charlie hunnam and just come out and say it. Hunnam admitted he thought he knew the main problem behind the films undoing. I always think its better to take a smaller role in a great film rather than a leading role in something that you dont have complete faith in. Jan 14, 2020 king arthurs charlie hunnam blames miscasting for films failure. From his portrayal of the slight teen, nathan, in the uk tv series queer as folk, to the rugged antihero in sons of anarchy charlie hunnams transformation has been nothing short of sensational. Charlie hunnam admits things went wrong with king arthur. Legend of the sword was supposed to be the first in a sixfilm franchise. Guy had wanted to do something creatively that was a. Did sons of anarchy star charlie hunnam just admit he is. Charlie hunnam wants a redo on king arthur, reveals why the. Legend of the sword ever get the redo that charlie hunnam would like, the actor is confident that things would work better.
Legend of the sword, his fantasy epic reimagining of the classic tale. Charlie hunnam had some ancient armour to fill when he took on the titular role in upcoming fantasy drama king arthur. Charlie detests having to do kissing scenes on film but has no problem kissing his longtime girlfriend. The idea was that if it was a success, we wouldve made several of those films, said charlie hunnam of the wouldbe king arthur film franchise. Legend of the sword, preventing the action movie from spawning a franchise. Another that tried and failed to set the box office on fire was king arthur. Legend of the sword as the project hed most like to do over. The film was a critical turkey and box office bomb, and hunnam said in an interview that a key miscasting doomed the film. Charlie hunnam embodies a classic lean physique unlike mass monsters we are used to seeing on screen dwayne johnson, vin diesel. How charlie hunnam charmed guy ritchie into casting him as. May 19, 2017 how charlie hunnam became king arthur fit may 19, 2017 by tim santoro leave a comment strangely whether you are a badass biker or a amazing medieval swordsman, you need to be in top physical shape. Apr 01, 2017 starring charlie hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic excalibur myth, tracing arthurs journey from the streets to the throne. As one expects, the film includes loads of fighting scenes and sword.
How charlie hunnam horrified guy ritchie in early days of. Director, screenwriter and producer, guy ritchie with charlie hunnam on the set of king arthur. Jan 30, 2020 english actor charlie hunnam is best known for playing jackson jax teller in fxs sons of anarchy. New king arthur trailer features led zep and plenty of action. How charlie hunnam became king arthur fit fit tip daily. Charlie hunnam wants a doover on king arthur, says. Feb 20, 2017 new king arthur trailer features led zep and plenty of action. With charlie hunnam, astrid bergesfrisbey, jude law, djimon hounsou. Legend of the sword 2017, released a few days back, charlie hunnam plays the role of a horse riding and cliff jumping reluctant hero who is to take back the throne that belongs to him from his evil uncle who murdered his father. Charlie hunnam on why sex scenes are so awkward charlie. Directed by guy ritchie, legend of the sword was supposed to kick off an entire franchise of movies built around the king arthur legend. In this springs slick, guy ritchiedirected king arthur. While speaking with andy cohen on siriusxm radio monday, the actor identified a miscasting as the reason. Jun 08, 2017 hunnam is a tad on the generic, nondescript side, especially compared to king arthurs nemesis, played by the emphatically nongeneric jude law, who upstages the putative star of the movie at.
Guy ritchie is sending some love charlie hunnams way as the actor celebrates his 40th birthday on friday. May 02, 2017 best known as jax teller on sons of anarchy, actor charlie hunnam plays the title role in the new film king arthur. When arthur discovers he is the born king and heir to the throne of camelot, vortigen, who stole the throne from arthurs father uther pendragon, fights to destroy all that is good while arthur fights for the people, and for his name. Charlie hunnam cast as guy ritchies king arthur collider. Charlie hunnam and djimon hounsou talk king arthur collider. Jan 16, 2020 charlie hunnam, who rose to stardom playing jax teller on sons of anarchy, added that they originally wanted to make several king arthur movies. The film stands on its own for being a big, bold, brash and visceral experience. Legend of the sword reboot, charlie hunnam stars as a scheming street rat whose circumstances are upended when he pulls a. The director, who has worked with hunnam on 2017s king arthur. At 18 years of age, he made a guest appearance in popular tv series byker grove 1989. His father, william billy hunnam 195220, was a junk seller clarification needed and alleged gangster who left the house when charlie was two years old. Charlie hunnam will next be seen in the gentlemen, guy ritchies new film which follows american expat mickey pearson matthew mcconaughey, who.
Legend of the sword ever get the redo that charlie hunnam would like, the actor is confident that things would work better the second time around, namely because of one. All media, photos, trademarks and s are owned by their respective companies. Id like to go back to king arthur because theres a lot of. Charlie detests having to do kissing scenes on film but has no problem kissing his longtime girlfriend morgana. While speaking with andy cohen on siriusxm radio monday. The charlie hunnam workout he who would be king train. Legend of the sword piles mounds of modern action flash on an ageold tale and wipes out much of what made it a classic story in the first place. Charlie hunnam says one key bit of miscasting hurt king arthur. Charlie hunnam celebrates 40th birthday with sweet video. May 10, 2017 charlie hunnam, who is starring in king. Apr 12, 2017 we set out to make a different film than we ended up with, says hunnam, describing the initial concept of king arthur as more somber.
Legend of the sword the twohour epic repackages the ageold medieval tale. Legend of the sword dvd acclaimed filmmaker guy ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure king arthur. His mother is jane bell, a ballet dancer and business owner. Charlie hunnams 10 best performances, ranked screenrant. Robbed of his birthright, arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. Legend of the sword, charlie hunnam sits with access hollywoods scott evans and shares how he got the lead role in the guy ritchie film after initially being. Charlie hunnam fan is a website created by a fan, for the fans and is in no way affiliated with his management, or any company associated with him. Jan 14, 2020 the film was a critical turkey and box office bomb, and hunnam said in an interview that a key miscasting doomed the film. Hunnam is a tad on the generic, nondescript side, especially compared to king arthurs nemesis, played by the emphatically nongeneric jude law, who upstages the. You can dance around it, or you can be charlie hunnam and just come out and say it. Charlie hunnam and lea seydoux starring in film from equals director. Legend of the sword failed due to one key bit of miscasting says star charlie hunnam. King arthurs charlie hunnam blames miscasting for films failure.
Charlie hunnam wishes he could redo his 2017 film king arthur. How charlie hunnam horrified guy ritchie in early days. Charles matthew hunnam was born on april 10, 1980 in newcastle, england, to jane bell, a business owner, and william hunnam, a scrap metal merchant. Charlie hunnam knows king arthur went horribly wrong. Charlie hunnam would be game for redoing king arthur. Legend of the sword explore charlie hunnams career in photos, learn how guy ritchie reimagined the arthurian legend, and check out the many onscreen incarnations of king arthur and merlin. But considering how the film was a flop in the box. Charlie hunnams king arthur pushed back to 2017 variety. This isnt just a bomb, this is, sorry your movie tanked and you lost your job territory. We set out to make a different film than we ended up with, says hunnam, describing the initial concept of king arthur as more somber. Hunnam was born in newcastle upon tyne, england, on 10 april 1980. When beckham came on set, tough guys turned into little girls at a justin bieber gig. Charlie hunnam wants a doover on king arthur, says there. His latest melee into film pits him as the legendary king arthur, leading the british army into battle in this years upcoming blockbuster.
In fact, it is his physique that enables hunnam to do many. English actor charlie hunnam is best known for playing jackson jax teller in fxs sons of anarchy. Charlie hunnam wants king arthur doover after miscasting. Heres what its like to fight charlie hunnam mens health. Guy ritchie is getting ready to start a new franchise and hes just picked the main player. Charlie hunnam will play the title role in director guy ritchies take on king arthur while elizabeth olsen is rumored to be a frontrunner for another role.
Sep 08, 2017 toronto you can dance around it, or you can be charlie hunnam and just come out and say it. Charlie hunnam wants king arthur doover after miscasting crippled guy ritchie film home. New king arthur trailer features led zep and plenty. Charlie hunnam talks king arthur and possible sequel. Mar 07, 2017 after king arthur, hunnam had 10 days off. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy whether he likes it or not. King arthurs charlie hunnam blames miscasting for films. Starring charlie hunnam in the title role, the film is an. Legend of the sword, the guy ritchiedirected, charlie hunnam starring fantasy that was released in 2017. We chat with charlie hunnam and djimon hounsou on the set of guy ritchies king arthur.