Warner Bros. are hoping to kick off a cinematic universe based on the Arthurian legends. First up from director Guy Ritchie is King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, which presents us with the origin story of the famous king, played by Charlie Hunnam. Jude Law, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen, and Eric Bana also star in the movie which hits UK/ROI cinemas May 12th.
The official synopsis reads:
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.