From Terminator To Titan

 

This is the first released pic of actor Sam Worthington (the guy who played Marcus in Terminator: Salvation) in costume and on the set of next year's big sword swinging action flick, a remake of the classic Clash of the Titans.  Worthington will be playing the starring role in the film, that of the heroic Perseus.  For those of you who have never seen the original film (shame on you), here's a handy breakdown of the story.

 

Helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) 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.

 

Rounding out the cast is Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) as Io, Perseus’ mysterious spiritual guide throughout his journey; Mads Mikkelsen (”Casino Royale”) as Draco, who takes up his sword to join Perseus’ quest; Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) as Acrisius, a one-time king-turned-hideous beast; and Alexa Davalos (Defiance) as Andromeda, a princess doomed to lose her life if Perseus does not succeed.

 

Liam Neeson as Zeus?  Ralph Fiennes as Hades?  Kickass!!!  I do love me a good sword & sandal flick and it's been a few years now since we've had a really good one.  If this turns out to be decent, it just could be one of the best films of next year.