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Filming starts on Jan Žižka biopic
Ben Foster and Michael Caine will star in the big-budget Czech film
American actor Ben Foster is in Prague to star in the title role of the historical film Jan Žižka, about the Hussite military leader from the late 14th and early 15th centuries
Director Petr Jákl said it took
Getting the international actors was a big challenge. “It was really difficult, really complicated,” he said
“I was not familiar with this history, with the story of Jan Žižka. But it touched me very deeply as it speaks to a value system that fills my heart, where a man can inspire those who have not been trained to reclaim their dignity,” he said. “The script is strong, muscular and heartfelt.”
Foster said he felt an immediate connection with Jákl, who he described as a warrior and son of a warrior. Jákl practices martial arts, and his father competed in judo in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
“It is my honor and privilege to try to embody this hero,” he said
Australian actress and singer Sophie Lowe will play the main female role of Kateřina. “The [casting] process for me was rather quick. I met Petr over Skype from Australia and I immediately felt strongly toward him and I loved the script. And then he said we need you in Prague next weekend, and that was about a week ago. So here I am,” she said
“I tried to convince [Jákl] to give me a different part,” he said. Jokingly, he added he wanted Ben Foster’s leading role.“Just kidding. I wanted a different part, an even smaller part. But [Jákl] insisted on this part and he is such a nice man and so convincing and so lovable that I had to work with him,” Sweiger said, adding he plays a politician named Rožmberk.
Sweiger was in Prague some 10 years ago to make the film The Red Baron. “I love the city; it’s beautiful, and I love the people. I am happy to be here,” he added
“In all
“I saw Ben in a film called Hell or High Water, and it was a beautiful film and his performance as absolutely amazing,” he added
Veteran Czech actor Marek Vašut has known Jákl for a long
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