The Kid Who Would Be King release date, cast, plot: All you need to know

The Kid Who Would Be King is directed by Attack The Block auteur Joe Cornish. There is already a fanbase already clued up on the Arthurian legends, upon which The Kid Who Would Be King is based. But there is also a dedicated fanbase for Cornish – his seminal Attack the Block gained a wealth of support, though was far more adult in theme than the upcoming fantasy flick.

What is The Kid Who Would Be King release date?

The UK will see the modern adaptation of the classic tale on February 15, 2019.

But the first country to get the movie was South Korea, with a January 16 release date.

The Kid Who Would Be King was out in the USA yesterday, on January 25, 2019.

Last on the list is Hong Kong, where The Kid Who Would Be King will be in cinemas on June 20, 2019.

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What is the plot of The Kid Who Would Be King?

The official plot synopsis reads: “Alex Elliott is an ordinary boy who is picked on at school.

“However, that 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, who summons evil forces to rule the world.

“The wizard Merlin, who appears young but can transform into his old self, assists Alex in his quest.”

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Who is in the cast of The Kid Who Would Be King?

Newcomer Louis Ashbourne Serkis plays the modern day Arthur, aka Alex Elliot.

Tom Taylor (Doctor Foster) plays Lance, one of Alex’s friends named after Lancelot.

Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson plays Morgana “Morgan” le Fay.

Morgana is an evil sorceress and old enemy of Merlin, her half-brother King Arthur, and all of Camelot.

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Patrick Stewart plays the wizard Merlin, who decides to keep watch over Alex.

To do this, Merlin the wizard takes the form of a teenager to blend in with the other teenagers.

As a teenager, Merlin is played by Angus Imrie, who is best known for his role in The Archers.

Other cast members include Dean Chaumoo as Bedders, Rhianna Doris as Kaye, Denise Gough as Mrs Elliot, and Genevieve O’Reilly as Sophie, Alex’s Aunt.

Is there a trailer for The Kid Who Would Be King?

Yes, and you can watch it right here at Express.co.uk.

The Kid Who Would Be King is out in cinemas on February 1, 2019.

source: express.co.uk