Question 1

Why did Rodrigo Santoro film most of his scenes alone in a green-screen room?

Accepted Answer

Because of the complicated effects needed to make Xerxes appear as a 10-foot giant, Santoro filmed almost all his scenes alone with little to no interaction with other cast members.

Question 2

How did Eva Green's casting as Artemisia come about?

Accepted Answer

Eva Green was the only actress considered for the role of Artemisia, and she agreed to do it—the filmmakers had no second choice.

Question 3

What surprising physical transformation did Sullivan Stapleton undergo for his role as Themistocles?

Accepted Answer

Stapleton was asked to slim down 10-12 kilos below his usual weight because he was playing an Athenian, not a Spartan, though Athenians in the film still had 'six pack abs'.

Question 4

What was one of Eva Green's long-held acting dreams fulfilled by this film?

Accepted Answer

This film fulfilled Eva Green's long-held dream of playing an action hero in a movie.

Question 5

What surprised Sullivan Stapleton about his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Stapleton was surprised by how wordy the film was, expecting to 'just be roaring and chopping off limbs' but instead had many dialogue scenes alongside fight scenes.

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