Djimon Hounsou is in talks to star alongside Guy Ritchie in 'Knights of the Round Table.'
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Warner Bros project is intended to be the first of a new franchise based on the myths and legends surrounding the British leader of the 5th and 6th centuries known for his magical sword Excalibur and hanging around with the wizard Merlin Ambrosius.
The film, which stars Charlie Hunnam as Arthur, will show the 50-year-old Oscar nominated actor as the mentor to Arthur, usually associated with Merlin, the classic wizard. In this case, however, the character is named Bedivere and was a trusted aide to Arthur's father.
To movie, which was penned by Joby Harold, is being produced by Harold, Ritchie, Akiva Goldsman, Lionel Wigram and Tory Tunnell, and is scheduled for release July 22, 2016.
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