Colin Farrell In Talks To Star In ARTHUR & LANCELOT

UPDATED: With Warner Bros. reviving the previously delayed King Arthur epic Arthur & Lancelot, Daredevil actor Colin Farrell is now in negotiations to star in the David Dobkin-directed movie.

By PaulRom - Mar 14, 2012 10:03 AM EST

Filed Under: Fantasy

Warner Bros.' Arthur & Lancelot (an epic based on the King Arthur mythology) was originally set to begin filming two months ago, but the studio decided to postpone it after budgetary concerns. The film was originally set to have Kit Harington (Game Of Thrones) and Joel Kinnaman (the new Robocop) star as King Arthur and Lancelot, respectively, but both are said to be unable to make it due to scheduling conflicts. Now, Variety reports that Colin Farrell - who has previously been seen in Alexander and Daredevil - is in talks to star in the movie, though it currently isn't known if he's up for the role of Arthur or Lancelot. David Dobkin is writing and directing, while Charles Roven will produce.

Variety also notes that Farrell starring in the film would help it to be in motion, as which some sources say a lack of a bigger star was part of the reason that WB was uncertain about moving forward with the project in January. Plot details are currently vague, but it's described as a film "in the vein of Braveheart-style action". Colin Farrell can next be seen in Sony's Total Recall reboot.

Do you think Farrell is a good choice to headline the film? Share your thoughts in the usual place.

UPDATE: Variety editor Justin Kroll has tweeted the following, confirming that Farrell is in talks to play Lancelot, while also tweeting some other interesting tidbits.

EXCLU: Colin Farrell in discussions to replace Joel Kinniman in ARTHUR AND LANCELOT. bit.ly/wuSeFm
— Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) March 14, 2012

Technically the film is not greenlit yet and the only piece of casting right now is Farrell.
— Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) March 14, 2012

Anybody previously reported is as of right now not attached to the film
— Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) March 14, 2012

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14 Comments

PaulRom - 3/14/2012, 11:04 AM

Haha, the original quote was straight from Variety's article. Then I wrote up my own version. ;)

Kayo - 3/14/2012, 11:17 AM

Arthur and the Knights Templar bring it

Matador - 3/14/2012, 11:22 AM

I wonder if they will be wearing tights.

AlexDeLarge87 - 3/14/2012, 12:00 PM

Farrell is good choice (which role he ever plays). I hope he plays Arthur thou.
Henry Cavill would be great Lancelot.

Hopefully they got Gary Oldman as Merlin and Marion Cotillard as Morgana like it was previously rumored.

Anyone remember Sir Robin-Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir Lancelot?;)

AlexDeLarge87 - 3/14/2012, 12:03 PM

tea@ I got reported too recently. Apperently im annoying wanker. ;)

Talontd - 3/14/2012, 12:20 PM

This guy is still getting work???

AlexDeLarge87 - 3/14/2012, 12:41 PM

tea@ LMAO! You dick!xD

MiracleMe - 3/14/2012, 12:52 PM

For some reason I want to like Farrell. But for several reasons I do not. :-/

2gold - 3/14/2012, 1:03 PM

Colin is only good when is he playing a complete dick. If he is not playing a complete dick, he will suck. Maybe it is actually he is a dick and that's why he is good at being one on the screen.

Apacalypse - 3/14/2012, 1:03 PM

@Talontd i know right?....this guy is awful. I've hated Farrell in anything i've ever seen him in.

DukeAcureds - 3/14/2012, 2:08 PM

Farrel, huh? Okay, Now it's a movie. Go.

DukeAcureds - 3/14/2012, 2:09 PM

I never get reported, anymore. What am I chopped liver?

AlexDeLarge87 - 3/14/2012, 2:55 PM

tea@ okey i know but words still hurt you know ;) lol

Farrell is Lancelot? Damn! I never guess anything right.

Colin Farrell In Talks To Star In ARTHUR & LANCELOT

UPDATED: With Warner Bros. reviving the previously delayed King Arthur epic Arthur & Lancelot, Daredevil actor Colin Farrell is now in negotiations to star in the David Dobkin-directed movie.

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