Director apologizes for casting white actors in egyptian film. Take a look below for 26 more fun and fascinating facts about gods of egypt. An interstellar teleportation device, found in egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient egyptians who worship the god ra. The release date of gods of egypt is set to february 12, 2016. Gods of egypt 2016 egyptian mythology from godchecker the legendary mythology encyclopedia your guide to the egyptian gods spirits demons and legendary monsters our unique gods and goddesses ancient egypt gods of egypt summary of box office results charts and release information and related links ancient egyptian gods heads of a. When lionsgate began promoting the film in november 2015, it received backlash for its predominantly white cast playing egyptian deities. Movies based on greek, arabic, norse, and egyptian mythology show list info interestingly enough, because of the advent of islam and christianity, many belief systems held throughout europe, saharanafrica, and the middleeast now occupy the realm of.
From rameses ii, who bent the truth and made himself a. Mortal hero bek teams with the god horus in an alliance against set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped egypts throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Mar 03, 2015 the release date of gods of egypt is set to february 12, 2016. Gods of egypt director and studio apologise for lack of. Nov 30, 2015 both lionsgate and the director of the upcoming gods of egypt have apologized for the movie s cast, which has largely white actors playing egyptian gods. Lionsgate responds to gods of egypt whitewashing controversy. Ridley scotts film was blasted for casting white actors. This movie based on egyptian godsthe merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Read the gods of egypt movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
The first trailer for director alex proyas i, robot, the crow and lionsgates gods of egypt gave viewers their first look at the epic mythologicalfantasy action film set in ancient egypt. An ancient egyptian princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension. This movie based on egyptian gods the merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. The controversy over casting for proyas movie follows criticism of biblical epic exodus. Horus nikolaj costerwaldau the son of osiris, seeks revenge. Well giant cobras went extinct a while back and the gods themselves were too busy to make an appearance so they had to settle for cgi.
The film portrays a mortal egyptian hero who partners with the egyptian god horus to save the. Gods of egypt director is really sorry for casting white actors. Gods of egypt is a 2016 fantasy action film directed by alex proyas based on the ancient egyptian deities. Yes, the soundtrack is variations on what viewers have heard before, but the score will sweep the. Le vision pictures acquired rights from lionsgate in november 2015 to distribute gods of egypt in china, and released the film there on march 11, 2016. Even the films casting of chadwick boseman as the god. Dec 23, 2015 list of ancient egyptian ape or monkey gods mentioned is ea wallis budges hieroglyphic dictionary. Movies based on greek, arabic, norse, and egyptian mythology. Gods of egypt filmmakers apologize for white cast cnn. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. She is known for her supporting roles as cheedo the fragile in the 2015 film mad max. Second trailer for alex proyas fanciful epic gods of. First epic trailer for alex proyas fantastical gods of.
Nov 28, 2015 director alex proyas issued an apology on friday regarding the films stars, actors gerard butler, nikolaj costerwaldau, and brenton thwaites, who play worshipped gods and a mortal egyptian. Stay tuned with us for more details about the movie gods of egypt. The movie would probably irk me terribly, though, so im not going to go see it. Gods of egypt director alex proyas and lionsgate, the studio behind the film, have apologized following criticism received as a result of the. The 10 best egyptian movies every film lover should see egyptian cinema is a flourishing industry, which has spawned an exceptional selection of features over the decades. The film portrays a mortal egyptian hero who partners with the egyptian god horus to save the world from set and rescue his love. Gods of egypt is likely to strike you down, with overwhelming boredom, an urge to cringe and a profound regret at spending actual money to see this bigbudget turkey. Nov 18, 2015 gods of egypt official movie video full 2015 2016.
Nov 27, 2015 gods of egypt director alex proyas and the films studio, lionsgate, have issued apologies for the lack of diverse casting in the mythological action film, which has generated controversy for. Aasten one of the 8 apegods of the company of thoth, chief of the other seven page 25 04. Cleopatra is the most famous female pharaoh, but queen hatshepsuts reign as pharaoh ran from 14791458 b. Tom cruise, sofia boutella, annabelle wallis, russell crowe. Director apologizes for casting white actors in egyptian. Dec 16, 2015 lionsgate has unleashed a second trailer for alex proyas gods of egypt, the fanciful, colorful actionadventure epic inspired by the classic egyptian mythological gods. Nov 27, 2015 gods of egypt director alex proyas and lionsgate, the studio behind the film, have apologized following criticism received as a result of the lack of diverse casting in the fantasy epic. This is a list of egyptian gods and goddesses from egyptian mythology. Apr 12, 2018 gods of egypt is a 2016 fantasy movie, directed by alex proyas, that portrays ancient egyptian deities. Nikolaj costerwaldau, brenton thwaites, chadwick boseman.
With brenton thwaites, nikolaj costerwaldau, gerard butler, chadwick boseman. Gods of egypt movie poster sparks backlash, film accused. Lionsgate also released the film in the united kingdom on june 17, 2016. Why gerard butler doesnt regret starring in gods of egypt. Kurt russell, james spader, jaye davidson, viveca lindfors. Dec 15, 2015 video the mythical gods in alex proyas fantasy adventure gods of egypt stand nine foot tall in humanoid form but when they transform into battle beasts they shoot up to 12 feet or so and sprout.
A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through egypt. Both lionsgate and the director of the upcoming gods of egypt have apologized for the movies cast, which has largely white actors playing egyptian gods. Online gods of egypt free movie 2404233 film online by asmina. Gerard butler and nikolaj costerwaldau star as rival gods locked in an epic battle to decide the fate of the universe in this thrilling fantasyadventure. Currently, the only cards that supports this series are ras disciple, mound of the bound creator, and the true name. The 10 best egyptian movies every film lover should see. In egyptian mythology, the souls placed their hearts on a scale as a symbol of the flaws and virtues, which why internal organs such as the heart were mummified.
African people worldwide boycott the latest hollywood movie attempt at displacing africans from their history and spirituality. Nov 30, 2015 the swordsandsandals fantasy film gods of egypt was the latest movie to face accusations of whitewashing, but its director and studio are owning up to the controversy. Brenton thwaites will play bek, a human thief who cares little for the affairs of gods but when he discovers zaya has been cursed by set, he falls on the side of horus, hoping that sets death will break the curse. Following the controversy, gods of egypt hit theaters back in 2016. The movie apparently sets the version of mythology that is known today.
Director alex proyas issued an apology on friday regarding the films stars, actors gerard butler, nikolaj costerwaldau, and brenton thwaites, who play worshipped gods and a mortal egyptian. Egyptian vice 2015 throughout human history, there have been sinister desires driven by animalistic lust, and the ancient egyptians were no different. Nikolaj costerwaldau got down to 7% body fat for his role in the film. It stars nikolaj costerwaldau, gerard butler, brenton thwaites, chadwick boseman, elodie yung, courtney eaton, rufus sewell and geoffrey rush. In the film, souls pass to the afterlife by having their richness weighed on a scale against a feather by anubis. Online gods of egypt free movie 2404233 film online by. Discover the ancient gods of egyptian mythology ebook free. Midcentury cairene movie posters, urban space, and resistance to the west kerr houston in the decade after the revolution of 1952, egyptian films often echoed the political ideals of the new regimeand the movie posters produced in conjunction with those films sometimes embodied officially articulated attitudes toward western influence and egyptian history.
Fury road, and as zaya in the 2016 film gods of egypt. Lionsgate has unleashed a second trailer for alex proyas gods of egypt, the fanciful, colorful actionadventure epic inspired by the classic egyptian mythological gods. Top ten egyptian gods and goddesses august 21, 2015 november 20, 2019 rayscherrer1990 mythology, uncategorized egypt egyptian myth myths mythology hours ra osiris isis set apophis thoth ancient like most polytheistic societies, the egyptians had plenty of gods. Magic, monsters, gods, and madness reign throughout the palaces and pyramids. Gods of egypt international trailer 1 2016 gerard butler, brenton thwaites movie hd the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero bek brenton thwaites. List of egyptian gods and goddesses simple english.
Gods of egypt director, studio apologize following diverse. There is some changes in story of movie from the famous egyptian myth. Aug 21, 2015 top ten egyptian gods and goddesses august 21, 2015 november 20, 2019 rayscherrer1990 mythology, uncategorized egypt egyptian myth myths mythology hours ra osiris isis set apophis thoth ancient like most polytheistic societies, the egyptians had plenty of gods. The makers of gods of egypt apologized for showcasing a predominantly white cast amid criticism over lack of diversity in a film based on egyptian mythology. The egyptian god cards, also known in japanese as the three legendary gods. Gods of egypt is a 2016 fantasy film directed by alex proyas and featuring ancient egyptian deities. Controversy behind gods of egypt movie 2016 november 28, 2015 leave a comment written by sola rey this time period is supposed to be in the old kingdom5th dynasty 2494 b. Gods of egypt director is really sorry for casting white. From epic love stories and heartwrenching social dramas to political panoramas, these films portray the rich culture that egypt has to offer, and its influence on the. Gods of egypt director apologizes for whitewashed cast. The old egyptians worshipped a few gods at different times and in different places.
Gods of egypt movie poster sparks backlash, film accused of. Many monuments and archaeological treasures unearthed, stand as the testament to the complexity of egyptian life and its traditions. Gods of egypt director alex proyas and the films studio, lionsgate, have issued apologies for the lack of diverse casting in the mythological action film, which has generated controversy for. In addition, marco beltramis scream franchise, no escape 2015 score has that egyptian adventure vibe that made the inspired films of yore such a thrill instead of throwing in rock songs that have no business in a period piece, unless it is, say, 2001s moulin rouge. Source material one of many sore spots for ridley scott comments are not available on this story.
The movie stars gerard butler, nikolaj costerwaldau, brenton thwaites, chadwick boseman, elodie yung, courtney eaton, rufus sewell and geoffrey rush. Both eyes of god horus was torn out but one was restored to him in movie gods of egypt 2016. With alexander siddig, shiraz yasin, jay sutherland, francesco rochira. Gods of egypt trailer 1 2016 gerard butler, brenton.
Video the mythical gods in alex proyas fantasy adventure gods of egypt stand nine foot tall in humanoid form but when they transform into battle beasts they shoot up to 12 feet or so and sprout. For almost 3000 years, ancient egypt was the dominant civilization in the mediterranean world. May 03, 2016 when proyas set out to make gods of egypt, which was based on the egyptian story the contendings of horus and set. Her father, stephen eaton, an it manager, is australian, of. The film stars gerard butler london has fallen as set, the god of darkness, who has taken over the throne of egypt. From rameses ii, who bent the truth and made himself a god on the earth, to cleopatra, who engaged in incest and used her sex. The save the countrys citizens from sets rule, the mortal bek. Gods of egypt posters spark anger with whitewashed cast film. Gods of egypt official movie video full 2015 2016 video. The process of casting a movie has many complicated variables, but it is clear that our casting choices should have been more diverse, proyas told. Gods of egypt director, studio apologize following. The process of casting a movie has many complicated variables, but it is clear that our casting choices should have been more.
Nov 28, 2015 the makers of gods of egypt apologized for showcasing a predominantly white cast amid criticism over lack of diversity in a film based on egyptian mythology. Apep the giant snake the serpentine creature seen in the trailers is an egyptian deity of. Throughout human history, there have been sinister desires driven by animalistic lust, and the ancient egyptians were no different. The gods of egypt film stars gerard butler and nikolaj costerwaldau as two egyptian gods at war, and the cast seems to be mostly white. Nov 17, 2015 gods of egypt international trailer 1 2016 gerard butler, brenton thwaites movie hd the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero bek brenton thwaites undertakes. Some gods changed in importance over time or were nonexistent until later eras. But i he looks way better as a spartan warrior anyway, am still impatient to see this film. Gods of egypt is the hollywood latest movie in 2016. Gerard butler and nikolaj costerwaldau star as rival gods set and horus, who are locked in a war to rule the universe. Controversy behind gods of egypt movie 2016 sola rey. The swordsandsandals fantasy film gods of egypt was the latest movie to face accusations of whitewashing, but its director and studio are owning up to the controversy. Gods of egypt posters spark anger with whitewashed cast.
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