Charlie Hunnam Talks PACIFIC RIM; Previously Seen Still Now in High Quality

Actor Charlie Hunnam discusses his relationship with Rinko Kikuchi's character in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming sci-fi epic Pacific Rim. Also, a previously seen still with the two characters is now online in higher quality.

By PaulRom - Jul 18, 2012 01:07 PM EST

Filed Under: Sci-Fi

Speaking with Screen Rant at San Diego Comic-Con last weekend, actor Charlie Hunnam (Sons Of Anarchy) talked about Pacific Rim, the upcoming science fiction epic directed by Guillermo del Toro. In the film, Hunnam’s character, Raleigh Antrobus, and Rinko Kikuchi’s character, Mako Mori, "use a “neural bridge” to link their minds in order to co-pilot an old model robot that could turn out to be humanity’s greatest hope." Hunnam describes the basic story of the film as a classic love story, but with a sci-fi twist.

"Well, there’s this whole imminent apocalypse that really distracts from a lot of the psychological stuff going on between them, but it’s really more of a process of both of us opening up our hearts again enough to be able to trust somebody; it’s a love story without a love story. It’s about all of the necessary elements of love without arriving at love itself: I need to trust [Mako] and respect her and open up my mind to her.

"It’s so fascinating, the whole caveat of how we operate this machine – which is through a neurological bridge – we’re neurologically connected. So everything in my head is available to [Mako] – and vice versa. If you imagine that – I mean, we’re all very careful about how we present ourselves and what we say, and how much of ourselves we let out. And to just allow someone into your brain, to give them complete access to every thought, and memory, and f*#cked up thing you ever did – and every great thing you ever did – its really a big proposition. And for two very damaged people who have decided they’re going to keep it all inside because they’re terrible human beings who have made so many mistakes – to go through a process of opening up enough to allow someone access to your head – it’s really the heart of this film."

Footage for Pacific Rim screened at SDCC this past weekend to extremely positive reception. Unfortunately, del Toro says that we shouldn't expect more footage to be revealed until the end of the year. Which is disappointing, since I'm dying to see some footage from the movie.

Pacific Rim is set to hit theaters July 12th, 2013.

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32 Comments

butter313 - 7/18/2012, 1:44 PM

i won't the [frick]ing tailer now

bane187 - 7/18/2012, 1:47 PM

Can't wait 2013 ftw

GUNSMITH - 7/18/2012, 1:57 PM

THIS TYPE MOVIE WILL USHER IN A LANDSLIDE OF BIG ROBOT BIG MONSTER FILMS, WATCH..BECAUSE THIS IS A WINNER.

Durf - 7/18/2012, 2:00 PM

can't wait for this! And I second IM53's comment!

GUNSMITH - 7/18/2012, 2:01 PM

Tony93 - 7/18/2012, 2:02 PM

If we were to see any teaser trailer.. putting it in front of TDKR is the thing to do..

lnTylerWeTrust - 7/18/2012, 2:03 PM

I love that concept, In Del Toro We Trust

TheJoker - 7/18/2012, 2:11 PM

@IM53 Would love to see Charlie as Ironfist. Love him in Sons Of Anarchy! Hope this takes his carer to a new level.

marvel72 - 7/18/2012, 2:14 PM

I NEED TO SEE THE BLOODY COMIC CON FOOTAGE!

AlexDeLarge87 - 7/18/2012, 2:35 PM

Sounds great!:D

Give us the trailer!

AlexDeLarge87 - 7/18/2012, 2:36 PM

I thought Idris Elba was the main character? Remember reading that somewhere.

AlexDeLarge87 - 7/18/2012, 2:37 PM

He as playing character called Gen. Stacker Pendecost.

AlexDeLarge87 - 7/18/2012, 2:37 PM

*was

CyberBishop - 7/18/2012, 2:50 PM

... trailer... please... trailer.....

Pau1y - 7/18/2012, 3:14 PM

Charlie is going to be Ant Man if this movie does well. Edgar Wright said Ant Man was on the Pacific Rim panel and Charlie was there
But on topic this movie I hope will be great.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 7/18/2012, 3:18 PM

That looks pretty sweet.

datNAMEtho - 7/18/2012, 3:47 PM

Let them come..

AlexDeLarge87 - 7/18/2012, 3:55 PM

CaptainJackSpareribs@ I believe you ;)

But still thats what i remember reading from somewhere. Cant remember where thou.

Raythbane - 7/18/2012, 4:19 PM

YES....Idris is playing Gen. Stacker Pendecost, he will be the Commander of the American Pilots, Charlie and Rinko are co-pilots of the same Jaeger

Raythbane - 7/18/2012, 4:35 PM

http://www.themoviebit.com/2012/06/first-look-at-idris-elba-in-pacific-rim.html

weaponx123 - 7/18/2012, 5:03 PM

Im sure the trailer will be released with The Hobbit

IIIAdamantiumIII - 7/18/2012, 7:36 PM

how are they suppose to give proper rimjobs in those suits ?!?

Coloso - 7/18/2012, 9:14 PM

Pau1y - 7/18/2012, 3:14 PM
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Charlie is going to be Ant Man if this movie does well. Edgar Wright said Ant Man was on the Pacific Rim panel and Charlie was there
But on topic this movie I hope will be great.

@Pau1y Edgar did not say Ant-Man was on the Pacific Rim panel. He was making a joke that he was there but no one could see him because he was small and wanted to spy on Del Toro's new film.

musashi - 7/19/2012, 2:33 AM

Looking forward to this! Trailer now or sooner!

bsgbumpersticker - 7/19/2012, 4:32 AM

I can't believe how no one is commenting about that robot having a chainsaw for a c_ck in @gunsmith's video. Yikes.

Vafrous - 7/19/2012, 4:48 AM

Charlie would make a good Batman or Green Arrow...

MisterBabadook - 7/19/2012, 5:07 PM

@Alex
Of course a talented black English actor wouldn't be the star!
Are you crazy?! White guy with always triumphs!

Spectre94 - 7/23/2012, 10:32 PM

Yeah, the footage was amazing. I have never seen Sons of Anarchy but Charlie seems to be a good actor. Though I did like the constant mixups with him and Charlie Day. That was funny. And Rinko Kikuchi looked pretty hot

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