The 'Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur' is almost done with filming but its stellar cast is still busy as ever with other commitments. While fans won't see talented actors Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana and acting newcomer David Beckham all together in the big screen until 2016, they can be spotted doing their other individual projects for now.
According to Movie News Guide, Charlie Hunnam, who plays King Arthur has a lot on his plate right now. Aside from 'Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur', he is also in 'The Lost City of Z', co-starring Brad Pitt, Sienna Miller and Robert Pattinson. Hunnam has also been busy promoting his upcoming Guillermo del Toro film 'Crimson Peak' with Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska. The film comes out on October 16. Despite his busy schedule, the 35 year British actor still manages to do various magazine photoshoots and interviews.
Bristol Post reported that Jude Law, who plays Vortigern, was spotted in Banksy's Dismaland. Law has 2 movies in post-production: 'Genius' with Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Guy Pearce and 'Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur'. The 42 year old British actor is also set to reprise his role as John Watson in 'Sherlock Holmes 3' together with Robert Downey Jr.
Meanwhile, Eric Bana plays the role of Uther Pendragon, King Arthur's father. The 47 year old Australian actor also has 2 films in post production. One is 'Special Correspondents' with Ricky Gervais, and the other is 'The Finest Hours' with Chris Pine. Recently, Bana was spotted in the 20th Red Ball of the Fight Cancer Foundation.
The Guardian also reported on the latest buzz related to 'Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur': David Beckham's casting. Playing the grumpy Blackleg leader, Beckham's cameo 13 lines, which he practiced a lot with someone that director Guy Ritchie chose for him. The 40-year old retired British footballer does not underestimate acting, and found his experience "nerve-racking" but was happy that it had ultimately gone "really well". While waiting for Beckham's appearance in Ritchie's film, he can be seen returning to football temporarily next month for a UNICEF fundraiser.
'Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur' is a re-imagining of the titular legend, who is believed to have been a 6th century king that protected Britain against Saxon invaders. Based on the 1845 Thomas Mallory book "Le Morte d'Arthur", the Ritchie-directed movie will be released 22 July 2016.
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