Question 1

What is the plot of The Kid Who Would Be King?

Accepted Answer

Young Alex finds the sword Excalibur, unites friends and enemies as knights with Merlin, and they must save mankind from the enchantress Morgana and her army.

Question 2

How does the movie's title connect to Arthurian legend?

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'The Once And Future King' in the title comes from T.H. White's Arthurian book series, derived from an inscription on King Arthur's tomb in Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur.

Question 3

What Easter egg references the 1981 film Excalibur?

Accepted Answer

A flyer shows the address 8 Boorman Road, a nod to John Boorman, who co-wrote, produced, and directed Excalibur (1981).

Question 4

Who plays the Stonehenge Tour Guide and what's their connection to the director?

Accepted Answer

Adam Buxton plays the Stonehenge Tour Guide; he has been the comedy partner of writer/director Joe Cornish since the 1990s.

Question 5

What names does young Merlin use when introducing himself, and what are their origins?

Accepted Answer

He gives his name as 'Mertin Ambrosius Caledonensis,' with the latter two names derived from Merlin's names in Arthurian legends, such as Merlinus Caledonensis and Merlin Ambrosius.

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