While we have already been told that Ben Kingsley has landed a role in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, it has taken almost an additional week to learn exactly which part he will be playing. Considering that the actor ranks with the best of them, we assumed it would should have known it would be a title role.
Ben Kingsley a Villain for Prince of Persia
Ben Kingsley will play the lead villain, Nizam, in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
The character plots to kill his brother King Shahrman and blame it on Prince Dastan so he can take the throne. You know, the usual Lion King tale.
If hearing about Ben Kingsley's involvement in Prince of Persia is news to you, then you might also want to know that Gemma Arterton adn Alfred Molina have also been cast. Surprised there too? Well then what do you think of Jake Gyllenhaal playing the title role?
Okay, okay, at least you knew that.
Prince of Persia begins filming this July in Morocco and England.
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