Question 1

What unusual nickname did Ioan Gruffudd earn during the filming of King Arthur?

Accepted Answer

Ioan Gruffudd earned the nickname 'Sir Lashalot' after Ray Winstone spotted him curling his eyelashes before shooting and spread the word.

Question 2

What historical hypothesis does King Arthur's story draw from?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis,' which suggests the Arthurian legend has roots in Sarmatian cavalry troops in Britain and the Roman commander Lucius Artorius Castus.

Question 3

What do the X and P symbols on soldiers' shields represent in the film?

Accepted Answer

The X and P are Greek letters Chi and Rho, the first letters of 'Christos,' placed on shields by Emperor Constantine to identify soldiers as Christians.

Question 4

Which actor initially turned down the role of Cerdic three times before being persuaded?

Accepted Answer

Stellan Skarsgård turned down the role of Cerdic three times before director Antoine Fuqua convinced him to take it, with no other actor approached.

Question 5

What is unique about the horse ridden by Bors in King Arthur?

Accepted Answer

The horse Bors rides is the same horse that Maximus rode in the film Gladiator (2000).

Question 6

What historical theory does the film 'King Arthur' use as its basis?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis,' which suggests the Arthurian legend has roots in Sarmatian cavalry stationed in Britain, with Lucius Artorius Castus as the historical figure behind it.

Question 7

How did Ioan Gruffudd earn the nickname 'Sir Lashalot' during filming?

Accepted Answer

Ray Winstone saw Ioan Gruffudd curling his eyelashes before shooting and spread the word, leading to Gruffudd being nicknamed 'Sir Lashalot' for the rest of the shoot.

Question 8

What is the connection between the horse in 'King Arthur' and the film 'Gladiator'?

Accepted Answer

The horse ridden by Bors in 'King Arthur' is the same horse that Maximus rode in 'Gladiator' (2000).

Question 9

What do the X and P symbols on the soldiers' shields represent in the film?

Accepted Answer

The X and P are the Greek letters Chi and Rho, the first letters of 'Christos,' placed on shields by Roman Emperor Constantine to identify soldiers as Christians.

Question 10

Which actor initially turned down the role of Cerdic three times before being persuaded to take it?

Accepted Answer

Stellan Skarsgård turned down the role of Cerdic three times before director Antoine Fuqua convinced him to accept it; Fuqua never considered another actor for the part.

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