I really like this movie.
It’s likeKing ArthurmeetsThe Goonies.
Joe Cornish has such punk rock, 1980s sensibilities.
Tell me a little bit about getting into this project at the very beginning.
What drew you into it?
How funny and emotional it was, for me, that’s what drew me into it.
We just had to audition and see what would happen.
Patrick Stewart: I finally got a chance to be a wizard!
Let’s talk about Merlin for a bit.
Yes, I hope you get to play father and son at some point!
Patrick Stewart: (laughs) That would be great!
You have this image of youthful energy and exuberance.
Patrick Stewart: It wasn’t a subway, I was in a bath.
Ah, yes, yes, I don’t know where my head’s at; I’m starstruck!
But seeing you in person, that image is true to life.
What is your outlook on life, just generally speaking?
Patrick Stewart: It’s about courage, and that applies to this movie very strongly.
Being brave, and taking risks, and trying not to be intimidated by any kind of fear.
Tell me a little bit about the swashbuckling action that’s in this movie.
There’s a lot of horseback riding and swords.
Louis Ashbourne Serkis: There was a lot of training before we started filming.
Every day, we would be doing horse riding and sword fighting and fitness.
That was challenging, but it was fun.
Actually, we did get to keep, we all got a replica of the sword.
Rhianna Doris: Yeah, it’s so cool.
Did you get to keep anything?
Patrick Stewart: No, but my skills in hand magic have certainly improved!
