Karl Urban Talks About His Character In Priest

Karl Urban Talks  About His Character In Priest

The Star Trek and RED actor talks about his role in the movie, the training he underwent and why priest isn't just another vampire movie

By selinakyle - Apr 20, 2011 06:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Priest
Source: Manila Bulletin

In an interview with the Manila Bulletin, the actor discussed his character, the elements of the comic book in the movie and working with Paul Bettany.



Playing Black Hat

Priest" is based on a Korean comic (manhwa) which was used as research to develop the character. We were quite inspired by the graphic novel. It’s a good platform to start out. We certainly incorporated some key elements directly into my character. The hat, with the notch is a direct nod to the graphic novels.

The identity of the movie

I wouldn’t define this as just a vampire film. It’s a post-apocalyptic, futuristic, vampire western. It’s about a man who chooses to go against the system, to walk away from his life and everything that he has worked and fought for in order to do what is morally right. That’s the heart of the film.

Working with Paul Bettany

It was fun. I had a really great time working with Paul. He’s a professional. He’s very charismatic, witty, and a real gentleman. Even when I accidentally crushed his fingers while shooting the epic train fight.

Physical preparation for the movie

Absolutely, it was a massive physical undertaking. Paul Bettany and I underwent extensive training for the fight and action sequences. Blood was drawn. We were fortunate to work with some extremely talented people whose job it was to make us look good.

Follow the link below to read the rest of the interview.

Priest stars Paul Bettany, Cam Gigndet, Maggie Q, Karl Urban, Lily Collins, Steven Moyer, Brad Dourif, and Christopher Plummer. The movie will be released on May 13, 2011.



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Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 4/20/2011, 6:53 AM
Cool stuff. I am looking forward to this film.
Illuminatus
Illuminatus - 4/20/2011, 6:55 AM
I like Karl Urban. He has continued to impress me with his various roles, even though he has been in his fair share of bad movies. This "Black Hat" role seems like the maniacal, daunting villain role that I've been hoping he would eventually get.

The movie looks....well...hard to say. It wants to be so many things, wants to fit into so many genres. Hopefully, the completed project will have a solidified tone.
selinakyle
selinakyle - 4/20/2011, 6:56 AM
Me too.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/20/2011, 8:50 AM
Hope it delivers!:)

Still it would be great to see someday the faithful adaptation of the comic!
superpooper
superpooper - 4/20/2011, 11:19 PM
Paul Bettany should play Aloysius Pendergast.
GrandWrex
GrandWrex - 4/21/2011, 12:56 AM
Karl Urban would be awesome as John Marston in a live action Red Dead Redemption movie
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