Story of movie The Kid Who Would Be King : The Kid Who Would Be King is an upcoming 2019 British fantasy adventure film written and directed by Joe Cornish. The film stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis (son of Andy Serkis), Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Doris, Angus Imrie, Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart. The film is set to be released in the United States in January 25, 2019, and in the United Kingdom in February 15, 2019, by 20th Century Fox.
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| Directed by | Joe Cornish |
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| Written by | Joe Cornish |
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| Music by | Christophe Beck |
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Screenplay
Alex is a young boy who is picked on at school and does not appear to be very special at all. However, that soon changes when he finds and pulls King Arthur's famous sword Excalibur. He discovers that he is destined to form a new round table for an upcoming battle with the medieval villain Morgana (Ferguson), who summons evil forces to rule the world. The wizard Merlin (Imrie) assists Alex in his quest. He was depicted as a young incarnation of Merlin in the film but capable of transforming to his old self (Stewart).
- Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Alexander "Alex" Elliot
- Dean Chaumoo as Bedders
- Tom Taylor as Lance
- Rhianna Doris as Kaye
- Angus Imrie and Patrick Stewart as Merlin: In order to keep watch over Alex, and blend in with other students, the wizard takes the form of a child. Stewart portrays Merlin in his real form
- Rebecca Ferguson as Morgan "Morgana" le Fay
- Denise Gough as Mrs. Elliot
Principal photography on the film began on 25 September 2017 in London. The film is reportedly shot in Cornwall.
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