Galapagos Films Dungeos & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor Press Kit
A charming thief and brash bard, Edgin Darvis has an optimistic outlook on life and can overcome any kind of adversity. The group of adventurers led by him could not have dreamed of a better leader.
He manages to come out unscathed in every situation – confirms Chris Pine, who plays his character. “But even though he seems to have his life under control, he is constantly forced to improvise. This makes him an extremely likeable character.
Every good story needs someone like that. The character of Edgin becomes the perfect basis for the plot and a great binder completing the gang of eccentric thieves who undertake a daring theft to recover a lost relic. The explosive mix of heroes consists of the warrior Holga (played by Michelle Rodriguez, known from the Fast and the Furious series ), Xenk Yendar – the handsome paladin (played by the star of the Bridgertons series , Rege-Jean Page), the half-elf wizard Simon Aumar (Justice Smith) and the devil Doric ( Sophia Lillis).
Galapagos Films Dungeos & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor Press Kit
However, as is usually the case with similar teams, nothing can be too simple here. So things quickly take a dangerous turn when the group catches the eye of the wrong people. They are soon confronted by the mighty Forge, played by Hugh Grant (Golden Globe and BAFTA winner). As the plot reveals more and more facts about Edgin’s past, the character of the friendly thief gains new depth and easily wins our sympathy. In this balance between emotionality and humor, Pine shows the mastery of his acting skills, constantly entertaining us with the extraordinary personality of his character.
Edgin is not a very thoughtful character, notes producer Jeremy Latcham. “He has a great sense of humor and thinks all his plans work wonderfully. However, they rarely succeed. It makes him such a nice guy and makes you want to root for him.
While it’s nothing new for Chris Pine to make blockbuster movies (he’s already portrayed Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise , and played Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman ), the world of Dungeons & Dragons was completely new to him. novelty. By a wonderful coincidence, at the same time he was offered the role in the film, he was hosting his nephew’s D&D group at his home. He decided to take part in the campaign and was immediately hooked.
I ended up playing with my whole family – parents, sister, nephew, the two Dungeon Masters who run my nephew’s game – and we had a blast,” says Pine. “It’s an incredibly creative game that depends entirely on our commitment and allows for anything that comes to mind. It teaches so many things from camaraderie to friendship to strategy and team building.
Dungeons & Dragons is a game that can be called the mother of all games. The incredible legacy could have overwhelmed the creators, but for the director-writer duo of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, it was just a very pleasant challenge, which they coped with in an amazing way. Daley and Goldstein were not only game lovers who knew the ins and outs of this world, but also seasoned filmmakers who had the opportunity to prove themselves in both perverse comedies like Bosses and engrossing superhero films like Spider-Man: Homecoming . They also co-directed the hit comedy Evening Games .
Galapagos Films Dungeos & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor Press Kit
When it came time to write the script for Dungeons & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor , based on a story by Chris McKay and Michael Gilio, they used their passion for the game as well as their own unique gift to come up with unforgettable characters, surprising problems and hilarious dialogue. Now that the popularity of the original Dungeons & Dragons game is on the rise again, the pressure to create the right script has been enormous.
It’s one of the greatest and most enduring elements of American pop culture, and being able to tell a story in this world is a real privilege,” says producer Jeremy Latcham. “To take on something that is so revered around the world is a huge responsibility.
Despite this, Latcham was absolutely convinced that Goldstein and Daley were storytellers capable of speaking directly to a group of devoted fans. After all, he had previously hired the duo himself to write the script for Spiderman: Homecoming .
Spider-Man is similarly an incredibly iconic character that people really love, and I knew these guys had what it took to bring the character to life,” recalls Latcham.
While the mood of the new film is undoubtedly exciting and optimistic, life and death are at stake in this story. As the filmmakers refined the script, they knew it would be crucial to find the right balance between the action adventure and the characters’ moments of comedy and drama. So is being absolutely faithful to the rules of Dungeons & Dragons . At the same time, the filmmakers invented the film so that it would also appeal to viewers who had never rolled a d20. They have created a completely original, highly entertaining fantasy adventure based on some of the most beloved movies and series of all time.
For me being an 80s kid, it reminds me of all the great things about 80s movies,” says star and executive producer Chris Pine. “It’s got a bit of Bride for a Prince , a bit of Goonies , and a bit of Monty Python and the Holy Grail .” After all, it also has something from Game of Thrones in it . It manages to combine all these different shades and colors into one really joyful film. This is the journey of a classic hero about a group of misfits who are always trying to do better and be better.
Based on the cult role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor will be released on 4K UHD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on June 29 .
Galapagos Films Dungeos & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor Press Kit
Special Extras in Dungeons & Dragons: A Thief’s Honor :
Over an hour of specials on Steelbook 4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™:
- Creating dragons
- Rogue Gallery: Dungeons & Dragons Heroes
- Fantastic enemies
- bestiary
- Creating lands
- Swords, axes and brawls
- Deleted and extended scenes
- Gags from the set
Blu-ray™ Edition Specials:
- Creating dragons
- Rogue Gallery: Dungeons & Dragons Heroes
- Swords, axes and brawls
- Deleted and extended scenes
- Gags from the set
Special extras on the DVD release:
- Gags from the set
- Deleted and extended scenes
