Scott Stewart And Paul Bettany Talk Priest!

Scott Stewart And Paul Bettany Talk Priest!

The director talks about what to expect from the movies story while the main star discusses what exactly drew him to taking on the role...

By JoshWilding - Aug 24, 2010 10:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Priest
Source: MTV Splash Page



"The priests of our story are like Jedi knights," Stewart told MTV News. They have these supernatural abilities to fight vampires and they saved humanity before the movie even begins. Now, a generation later, society has moved on from war, and the priests are like pariahs. They're almost like Vietnam vets — they've been cast aside by society and they're now reviled and feared."

"A member of his family is kidnapped by a rogue band of vampires, and he needs to go against the government and his training and his vows to find her. It's a really different kind of story. It's set in this big apocalyptic landscape that is entirely futuristic."

As for Paul Bettany, he had this to say when asked about what drew him to the role: "What I found appealing was the idea of this man who makes a decision to go off and be trained and go to war, and because of everything he learns he renders himself unfit for any sort of normal life, and is expected to integrate himself back into normal society, which he finds very difficult. And then this opportunity arises for him to do what he is best at. It's hard if you're really good at something — and that happens to be murder — it's hard not to want to practice it."




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Betty
Betty - 8/24/2010, 10:31 AM
I thought Legion was ok. It was entertaining for a random watch. It was nice to see Kevin Durand get some lines for once.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/24/2010, 10:31 AM
I actually think PRIEST will be good, if its close to the comic book then we're in for a treat!

Of course this is HOLLYWOOD we're talking about! : D


BETTY @ You bud! Howz about DURRAND for LOBO then!?! Heh heh!
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 10:33 AM
@ Gusto and Integrity: I don't know what you guys are talking about. this movies looks like its going to be pretty damn good. I love when people are so quick to judge and jump to conclusion without any real evidence. amazing
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/24/2010, 10:38 AM
I never actually got around to seeing Legion...is this a sequel or something because I actually know nothing about the comics the two movies are based on! :P It sounds decent enough regardless, although I'd probably pick it up on blu-ray rather than heading off to see it at the cinema.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/24/2010, 10:39 AM
@ leee777

its based on a tokyopop manga.

i've spoken to friends that have read the manga & seen the trailer.

its alot different,they told me,if you haven't read the manga you'd probably enjoy the film.
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 8/24/2010, 10:42 AM
Legion was terrible. I think this will be better also.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 11:00 AM
Gusto@ Im always trying to sway people’s feelings with my Avatar :) Everyone eventually falls to the trance of Jessica Biels Ass!



Enjoy!
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 11:09 AM
Just for you Tea!

Shaman
Shaman - 8/24/2010, 11:09 AM
That's it Gusto!!! Now i'm REALLY pissed off!!! I was all like... ENTRANCED by Biel's ass and THEN you pop my bubble by mentionning that Jig'n shit guy!!! UNCALLED FOR!!!!!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 8/24/2010, 11:10 AM
I wonder how she keeps her insides from falling out! ;D
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 11:10 AM
And another! Just watch Powder Blue, if you don't know what that is....trust me rent it and ill take my thank you's after :)

Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 11:14 AM
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Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 11:34 AM
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preacher
preacher - 8/24/2010, 12:04 PM
what's powder blue?
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 12:10 PM
jessica biel plays a stripper...and actually gets naked...no butt doubles here, just real pure jessica biel nudity. and yes....i am a perv :)
Shaman
Shaman - 8/24/2010, 12:13 PM
Damn right we are!!! I'ma a rent that ASAP!!!
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 12:16 PM
Shaman@ or you can do what i did and just find the nude videos clips online. I learned my lesson with Vida...not worth sitting through 120 fvcking minutes of crap movie just to see salma hayek nude for like 30 seconds....ok maybe it was worth it! but its easier just to find the clips online.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 12:23 PM
nah it was an older movie of hers "Frida" my bad. the crap movie was Frida not Vida. see so bad i can't even remember the name. Ok its probably not a bad movie. but i was only watching for one reason and it just made the rest of the movie unbearable!
Brashlight
Brashlight - 8/24/2010, 12:42 PM
Don't worry Gusto, I thought it was funny; I was just on a Biel ass mission and didn't have time to comment. It was imperative that I share her pooper with the world!
ManThing
ManThing - 8/24/2010, 1:33 PM
I'm definitely into this movie
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 8/24/2010, 2:16 PM
GODDAMIT!!! Is it hot in here or do i just imagine?!!!:P

Ps. Priest is definitely going to be better than Legion, althought not great, but still better!
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/24/2010, 3:27 PM
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ManThing
ManThing - 8/24/2010, 8:03 PM
ROFL
TheStranger
TheStranger - 8/25/2010, 8:16 PM
I think this movie looks phenomenal!
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