Why 'Immortals' Star Luke Evans Might Entitled to the Guinness Book of Records

In Immortals, Luke Evans plays Zeus, an "upgrade," he informs us, from his minor role because the Greek god's boy Apollo in 'Clash from the Leaders.' Like a more youthful, warmer (and scantily clad) Zeus, Evans might possibly not have an excellent line like Liam Neeson's "Release the kraken!" but he is doing reach literally crack the whip in Mount Olympus. 'Immortals' co-star Mickey Rourke sings his praises, saying, "A really great actor. He will possess a monster career." (Rourke potentially really wants to cast him in the movie about Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas, but Evans, who'll next be observed in 'The Raven' opposite John Cusack, presently has his dance card full making 'The Hobbit' in Nz.) Have you have qualms about doing another epic mythology film? There is a small hesitation initially when i first was contacted about 'Immortals,' but which was soon quashed. You may already know if you have seen the film, there isn't one comparison to become attracted [between 'Immortals' and 'Clash from the Titans']. Maybe the main one, it's Greek mythology, but aside from that, they are two completely different films with two completely different tales. So not necessarily, no. There is a small worry, however I met Tarsem Singh, and Tarsem is definitely an amazing salesperson. He offered me the film so rapidly, I had been prepared to tear his arm on say yes. What did he state that got you so excited? He stated a great deal. The guy can talk. That's one factor you are able to say about Tarsem, he's a guy of lots of words, and that is great. He's a really fun guy to be with. It had been just his vision, his overall vision for that movie and the idea of the gods being youthful or at best searching youthful. That introduced challenging to my character. I am clearly a parent along with a king, to ensure that would be a interesting position that Tarsem desired to take, and incredibly intriguing. It's most likely the very first time a youthful guy has ever performed Zeus in modern history. We are more accustomed to seeing someone like Liam Neeson as Zeus in 'Clash from the Leaders,' using the lengthy beard. Yes, exactly and Laurence Olivier, the standard concept of that which you think about as Zeus and clearly we are breaking all individuals clichés within this movie. Tarsem's argument is, if you are a god and you've got all of the energy on the planet, why would you need to be old? Thinking about just stay youthful, in great condition, having the ability to fight should you required to? And That I thought, "I'm able to do this, I can tell that." And my charge only agreed to be directing the rest of the facets of Zeus, as being a king, being 1000's of years of age, and every one of individuals aspects which, being an actor would be a real challenge. The gods in 'Immortals' are fit, but they are less massively aficionado as you may expect. Is the fact that a part of Tarsem's vision, that they are more susceptible and capable of being wiped out? Well, Henry is at insane shape. The one thing concerning the gods is they have these immense forces and i believe which was something Tarsem desired to use, that they are like superheroes, they are able to fly to earth plus they can fight at immense speeds, there is that which was interesting. I do not think Tarsem was concerned about how big us being different, that which was interesting, was that after the gods arrived at earth, they are human sized, which in ways I believe being an audience member, you are able to relate far better to some "god" in inverted commas. Exist more challenges filming in three dimensional? Not necessarily. It's a bit reduced, I have tried it, I believe five occasions now. Is the fact that some type of record among modern stars? I'm not sure. [Laughs] Maybe I ought to call the Guinness Book of World Records and inquire. It's a little bit reduced. But nothing, in the acting perspective, it does not really change much. As well as on large movies, such as the one I am on now ['The Hobbit'] understandably, there's lots of prep and establishing and such things as that therefore it is area of the package to be on the movie set, everything doesn't move extremely fast. So three dimensional slows things lower. Although not much, not basically. [See our earlier interview where Evans discusses learning archery for his role as Bard the Bowman.] So you are learned to fence for 'Three Musketeers' and just how to utilize a bow and arrow for 'The Hobbit.' You are becoming quite deadly. Ok last one, I possibly could look for a weapon here. [Looks round the Four Seasons accommodation.] I am very handy using the sword or perhaps a chain in, as with 'Immortals.' I get a large old chain and employ that like a weapon in a single scene. Talking about 'The Three Musketeers,' would you accept Milla Jovovich that Summit did not publicize the film enough? I'd an incredible time on that film. I acquired on the bus working in london and my face was along the side of that a week ago, and so i was pleased with that. I do not discuss other individuals opinion. I had been happy and that i had a lot of fun onto it. Summit is excellent. You are making these huge movies, do you lengthy to perform a little indie? I actually do little indies constantly! I have got 'No One Lives' approaching the coming year. I play a psychopath for the reason that. [Laughs] I am mixing up, keeping it fresh for that viewer as well as for myself. Used to do 'The Raven,' also, which got acquired by Relativity. I play a detective in Baltimore, 1849, therefore it is a fictionalized account from the last 5 days of Edgar Allan Poe's existence. And That I play a detective who uses Poe to trap a killer who's inspired by his works. It appears great. A clip is excellent, right? I had been so happy with it, I believe they have done a very congrats. It's the essence of 'Seven,' combined with 'Sherlock Holmes,'mixed with 'Sleepy Hollow.' That's the way i felt after i viewed it. We shot shot it in Eastern Europe, in Serbia and Budapest and a few of the locations we done were just incredible. I believe Baltimore is going to be proud. 'Immortals' is within theaters Friday, 'The Raven' arrives March 9, 2012 and 'The Hobbit: An Unpredicted Journey' opens in 12 ,. 2012. [Photo: Relativity] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED