New action adventure 'Immortals' had its world premiere in Los Angeles on Monday.
In attendance were the film's main stars Mickey Rourke, Henry Cavill, and Freida Pinto.
"Immortals" is an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny. The 3D action movie stars Henry Cavill as a heroic young villager who rises up against a power-hungry king, played by Mickey Rourke. Rourke's challenge is to find a legendary weapon in ancient Greece.
Getting ready for the film meant the cast had to spend a lot of time in the gym.
SOUNDBITE Henry Cavill, actor, saying (English):
"The most important part in the early phase was the physical side. The director was very clear that I had to not be chubby like I was when I screen tested and a six-pack was not good enough, it was an 8-pack. So the physical was the initial hurdle which I had to attack and that became a staple throughout shooting as well."
Having Mickey Rourke to work with was a great opportunity for Cavill to learn a trick or two.
SOUNDBITE Henry Cavill, actor, saying (English):
"Not really intimidating. You work with all types of people and he is a veteran actor so you actually get to learn from him as well. There is definitely a beneficial thing as opposed to otherwise."
Freida Pinto, who plays a young Greek goddess in the film, said she knew what she was getting into when she signed onto the project.
SOUNDBITE Freida Pinto, actress, saying (English):
"I do realize when I took on the project that it was about the boys. So, it was all about Henry's character, so I knew that it was not going to be difficult I knew what the story was all about. Moreover, I had Isabel to keep me company. So, there were only two girls on the set so it was easy."
'Immortals' opens in cinemas on November 11.
Mirja Mey, Reuters