ROTTEN TOMATOES: Colorful Cast Announced for Uwe Boll's Next Opus

Colorful Cast Announced for Uwe Boll's Next Opus

by Scott Weinberg | July 01, 2005

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After putting the finishing touches on his upcoming "BloodRayne," controversial German director Uwe Boll ("House of the Dead," "Alone in the Dark") has announced the cast for his next project: a big-screen adaptation of the video game "Dungeon Siege" -- and wait till you get a load of this eclectic ensemble! (Full press release follows below)

Based on the popular video game of the same name, Dungeon Siege follows the hard life of lowly Farmer on a mighty mission to save his wife and child. An unspeakably evil army is rampaging across the land, destroying everything in its path and focusing on conquering the mighty Castle Ehb, and vanquishing the King himself. This evil army threatens an otherwise ideal world of peace. Dungeon Siege is a passionate epic adventure, a solid heart at its core and story line that reveals more information and adventure with each passing minute.

Jason Statham ("Cellular") is Farmer, our hero. Ron Perlman ("Hellboy") plays Norick, an old friend of Farmer's and his stalwart companion. Matthew Lillard ("Without a Paddle") plays Duke Fallow, the nephew of King Konreid, who is played by Burt Reynolds ("The Longest Yard").

John Rhys-Davies ("Raiders of the Lost Ark") is Merrick the Magus, the court sorcerer. Leelee Sobieski ("The Glass House") is Muriella, Merrick's daughter, and Kristanna Loken ("Terminator 3") is Elora, an enchanted tree-like creature whose support proves critical to Farmer.

"We're fortunate to have such a depth AND breadth of talent on this picture," says Boll. "So many faces with great experience, talent and audience appeal. This picture's going to be a superb showcase for their talents."

"We are excited about the tremendous cast members who have chosen to join us this summer in shooting Dungeon Siege," added producer Shawn Williamson. "We are confident that they will bring the magic of this story to life."

With all this firepower, there are some choice parts remaining to be cast: Gallian, the antagonist, is a former Magus turned bad and has enlisted the Krug using magic to gain power. Duke Fallow has partnered with him. In exchange, Gallian would be future Magus when Duke takes over as King. Solana, Farmer's wife; Zeph , Farmer's son who is killed early in the story; Bastian, Farmer's brother-in-law and Solana's brother; and Commander Tarish, who gives all of the military orders for the King.

Based on Gas Powered Games' wildly popular game, Dungeon Siege is directed by Uwe Boll from a screenplay by Doug Taylor, David S. Freeman and Glenn Benest. The film is executive produced by Boll KG's Uwe Boll ("BloodRayne," "Alone in the Dark") and Wolfgang Herold ("BloodRayne," "Alone in the Dark"). Brightlight Pictures' Shawn Williamson ("White Noise") and Daniel Clarke ("The Long Weekend") will serve as producers. Shan Tam ("Rumble in the Bronx") will serve as line producer. The behind-the-scenes team will be led by director of photography Mathias Neumann ("BloodRayne," "Alone in the Dark"), production designer Jim Steuart ("The Long Weekend," "Scary Movie 3"), costume designers Carla Hetland ("The Butterfly Effect") and Toni Rutter ("Man of the House"), and editor David M. Richardson ("House of the Dead"). Tony Ching -- best known for his work on "House of Flying Daggers" and "Hero" --just signed on to helm the film's action sequences.

And the following tidbits come courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter:

-Shooting begins this weekend in Vancouver.
-Boll has a $60 million budget for this movie.
-"Boll said "Dungeon Siege" will transcend the video game genre and appeal to mainstream audiences. He added that the film's blend of action and fantasy should appeal to fans of "The Lord of the Rings." A three-hour running time is envisioned."

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highscorekid writes:
on Jul 01 2005 01:17 AM

[b]Oh God...[/b]
A three-hour long Uwe Boll movie?!? Oh God, if you really do exist, please take my life now! What the fuck is wrong with the world when a guy like Uwe Boll is allowed to crank out shitpile after shitpile? And why are these actors and actresses willingly putting their careers (or what's left of them) in danger for this guy? My question is... who did Uwe Boll blow to get where he is today?

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dudemovies writes:
on Jul 01 2005 05:20 AM

This is gone sweep the oscars! Just kinding I meant to say razzies

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Crusader of Melnibone writes:
on Jul 01 2005 05:26 AM

[b]Is this a joke?[/b]
I'd really like to express my disgust on this matter but I guess it would be just another brick in the wall... Get this director out of Hollywood as soon as possible, before he gets his hands on any even greater game... I suddenly feel blessed for the Silent Hill's cast and crew...

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Jaws2004 writes:
on Jul 01 2005 07:06 AM

Uwe Boll is a f u c k i n joke

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HUSSLORD writes:
on Jul 01 2005 07:38 AM

AHAHAHAHAHA what the hell!!!! I love this retard!!!

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sox1919 writes:
on Jul 01 2005 08:04 AM

[b]retard[/b]
this guy is apporaching Ed Wood status. His movies are craptastic.

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bmoviebuff writes:
on Jul 01 2005 08:11 AM

I wondered whose pickle he buffed to get this project greenlighted. On another note, if you listen to his director's commentary for the movies he sounds like he knows what he's doing but what he says doesn't match what he makes. I think he's in denial.

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gowansy writes:
on Jul 01 2005 08:37 AM

loads of ppl are going to see this because its bolls attempt at something big. and we will all want to laugh at how shat it is. i have no idea how he manages to get these films.

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Insert_witty_name writes:
on Jul 01 2005 08:54 AM

In reply to this comment (#823810)
From what I have heard and read Boll is able to get these movies through some loophole in the german government which allows him to use his movies that bomb as tax write-offs or something. Which leads me to the conclusion that Germany is f'd up.

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scottybarkbark writes:
on Jul 01 2005 09:07 AM

i actually think it could possibly be good

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Prosper761 writes:
on Jul 01 2005 09:27 AM

In reply to this comment (#823803)
Boll's films are financed by a group of German investors who do indeed write off their losses come tax time. The fact that he has managed to assemble the above mentioned cast only confirms my belief that most Hollywood actors are simply whores, taking their paychecks without caring who they screw (and it's usually the ticket-buyers who get screwed the most). As long as people are stupid enough to buy tickets for this kind of film feces, Hollywood will continue to excrete it. I'll continue to support live, legitimate theatre. At least stage actors are still concerned with artistic integrity. And who knows, maybe if we all get together and stay away from "Blood Rayne" in droves, the distrubutors will get the hint and stop Boll's celluloid excrement from seeing the light of day.

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frogurtmessiah writes:
on Jul 01 2005 09:38 AM

Is this guy trying to build a legacy of taking bad video games and making even worse movies out of them? I can't wait until he churns out his ultimate tour de force, Jak and Daxter: The Movie.

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sox1919 writes:
on Jul 01 2005 09:45 AM

[b]sonic[/b]
sonic the hedgehog 3-d

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sox1919 writes:
on Jul 01 2005 10:23 AM

[b]no wait[/b]
bubble bobble (8-bit classic)

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Banana Kid writes:
on Jul 01 2005 10:30 AM

He actually named his main character "Farmer"? Dear god. Kill me now.

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Saint_Angst writes:
on Jul 01 2005 10:37 AM

good christ on a trike, this is terrible news

if you just took a camcorder and recorded someone playing Dungeon Siege, it will almost surely be more entertaining that this movie will be.

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dylan21484nj writes:
on Jul 01 2005 10:50 AM

In reply to this comment (#823813)
it didn't work the last time. Alone in the Dark bombed something fierce, yet BloodRayne is still coming out. it'll probably happen again too. BloodRayne will crash and burn, but Dungeon Siege will still be released.

a three-hour Uwe Boll film? boy, this guy is seriously delusional. the thinks he's the Peter Jackson of video-game movies, for chrissakes! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SOMEONE STOP THIS MAN!

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Squaregeiz writes:
on Jul 01 2005 10:57 AM

[b]Seriously...[/b]
Someone find out where this is premeiering and for the love of games, pie the mofo.

On the back of the pie plate write, "My movies suck".

We gotta do it, people.

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Macedonian writes:
on Jul 01 2005 11:28 AM

In reply to this comment (#823816)
[b]Uwe Bowell's next project[/b]
Pong:the movie

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CrazyGhost78 writes:
on Jul 01 2005 11:32 AM

[b]Some respectable people are throwing their careers[/b]
Ron Pearlman? John Ryse-Davis? Tony Ching? WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE DOING? And why in god's name are you giving him a 60 million budget? THAT'S ABOUT THREE TIMES AS MUCH AS GEORGE F*CKING ROMERO GOT FOR LAND OF THE DEAD!

There is no god.

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