1242: Gateway to the West is an upcoming English-language Hungarian historical action film directed by Péter Soós and co-written by Aron Horvath and Joan Lane. The film features an ensemble cast including Jeremy Neumark Jones, Neil Stuke, Bold Choimbol, Genevieve Chenneour, Michael Ironside, Eric Roberts, David Schofield, and Ray Stevenson (in his final film role).[1][2]
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| Directed by | Péter Soós |
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| Cinematography | István Balázs |
| Edited by | Kant Pan |
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| Country | Hungary |
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Plot summary
editWhen the Great Mongolian Army is about to invade Europe in 1242, it doesn't expect that a Hungarian castle and its priest, Eusebius, will stop it.
Cast
edit- Jeremy Neumark Jones as Eusebius
- Neil Stuke as Commander Simon
- Bold Choimbol as Batu Khan
- Genevieve Chenneour as Uulan
- Michael Ironside as Mihaly / Narrator
- Eric Roberts as Captain Akos
- David Schofield as Sycardius
- Ray Stevenson as Cesareane
- Tam Williams as Bacso
- Farid Elouardi as Csikasz
- Barslkhagva Batbold as Khasi
Production
editIn May 2022, Kevin Spacey was cast but was later replaced by Ray Stevenson due to sexual assault charges against him.[1][3][2] In May 2023, Stevenson died during post-production, which will make this his final appearance on film.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b Goldbart, Max (2022-05-11). "Kevin Spacey To Star In '1242 – Gateway To The West'; Galloping Entertainment To Launch Sales At Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (2023-01-25). "'RRR' & 'Thor' Star Ray Stevenson Takes Over Lead Role In Former Kevin Spacey Pic '1242: Gateway To The West', Filming Underway In Hungary Ahead Of EFM Re-Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (2022-07-14). "Kevin Spacey Dropped From Genghis Khan Movie '1242: Gateway to the West'". Collider. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Rosenbloom, Alli (2023-05-22). "Ray Stevenson, 'RRR' and 'Thor' actor, dead at 58". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Ray Stevenson: Thor, Volstagg and Star Wars actor dies aged 58". BBC News. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-10-03.