Empire magazine has debuted new photos from Warner Bros. Pictures' “Clash of the Titans” remake featuring Sam Worthington as Perseus.
“Clash of the Titans” is a modern version of the 1981 Greek mythology film.Ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.
Clash of the Titans photos
The film is directed by Louis Leterrier (The Transporter 2, The Incredible Hulk). Worthington leads as Perseus with supports from Gemma Arterton as Io, Liam Neeson as Zeus, Mads Mikkelsen as Draco, Jason Flemyng as Acrisius, Ralph Fiennes as Hades and Alexa Davalos as Andromeda.
“Clash of the Titans” opens to theaters March 26th, 2010.
I am indirectly involved in film distribution in Australia and the rumor over the past few months is that Sam Worthington has been attached to play an Australian war surgeon ( Craig Jurisevic) in a new war film to be directed by Eva Orner. Apparently based on his Kosovo war experience. I have researched the guy ( i.e., googled him) and he is a trauma surgeon in South Australia who somehow ended up fighting with the Kosovo Liberation Army against Milosevic forces during the ethnic cleansing campaign in Kosovo in 1999. Rumored to have set up a surgical unit in a cave at the frontline and conducted many patrols behind enemy lines to save fleeing refugees and injured fighters. Also worked with some US Special Forces during that conflict. Returned home quietly but subsequently joined the Australian Army in 2006 and was decorated for service in East Timor and Afghanistan. He is due to release a book in early 2010, but apparently the movie hawks have latched onto it even before its release. It has been quite hush- hush but a reliable source has told me that Worthington in soon to visit Australia to me the character he is going to play……
Has anyone got any more news?
If not, spread the word so that we can dig up some more info about this rising star.
Cheers !!!!
Wow. Way to totally mutilate the actual myth.
What, the original Greek wasn’t Greek enough? Good job, you illiterate hollywood twits.