We all know the story of King Arthur. Some of us may not be familiar with the details of his story, but we’ve all heard of that guy who pulled a sword from a stone. There’s even a Disney animated film about it, for those that need an easy to understand crash course on the legendary king. There have been numerous retellings of the story, including bedtime stories that have kept children fantasizing about wizards and a fantastical sword, yet the age old story continues to capture our imagination.
Taking a slightly different approach, acclaimed director Guy Ritchie infuses his dynamic style into the epic fantasy action adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Charlie Hunnam plays the titular character who’s robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, grows up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. Arthur must deal with his life being turned upside down when he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy once he pulls the sword from the stone, whether he likes it or not. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword will hit theaters May 12, 2017.