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Hercules is a Radical Comics character who has appeared in two limited series, The Thracian Wars[1] and The Knives of Kush,[2] both written by Steve Moore with Cris Bolsin as the artist. The Jim Steranko "Hercules" from the cover of the first issue is also featured in solid bronze as the first in the Radical Toyz product line. Radical Toyz commissioned sculptor Chris Ingram to bring to life the art that represents Radical's flagship title [3]
Plot synopsis
editThe Thracian Wars
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The story takes place in barbarian Thrace, in Northern Greece. Hercules and his companions are hired by the Thracian king, Cotys, to train the Thracian army into one that excels in ruthlessness.
The Knives of Kush
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Following their departure from Thrace, Hercules and his companions travel to Egypt where they become embroiled in the civil war between Seti II and Amenmesse.
Film
editParamount and MGM released a film adaptation of Moore's tale, under the direction of filmmaker Brett Ratner, with the title role played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.[4] Aksel Hennie handled the role of Tydeus.[5] Rufus Sewell is cast as Autolycus.[6] Ian McShane appeared in the role of Amphiarus, part priest, part prophet, and part warrior who is Hercules' counselor and confidant. Reece Ritchie was cast as Hercules' cousin, Iolaus of Athens,[7] Tobias Santelmann as the film's apparent antagonist, Rhesus,[8] and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal took the part of the female lead, the Amazon archer Atalanta of Scythia.[9] Also joining the cast were Joseph Fiennes as King Eurystheus, John Hurt as Lord Cotys, Rebecca Ferguson as Cotys' daughter, Ergenia, and Irina Shayk as Hercules' dead wife, Megara.[10][11] Johnson's cousin, Tamina Snuka,[12] made her silver screen debut in the film.[13]
References
edit- ^ Moore Talks "Hercules: The Thracian Wars", Comic Book Resources, December 4, 2008
- ^ Steve Moore on Hercules: The Knives of Kush, Comic Book Resources, May 14, 2009
- ^ "Preview the Hercules Bronze Statue | Chris Ingram". Archived from the original on 2016-05-14. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ "Dwayne Johnson to play Brett Ratner's Hercules". GamesRadar+.
- ^ "Dwayne Johnson's 'Hercules': 'Headhunters' Star Joining Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 February 2013.
- ^ Mike Fleming Jr (20 March 2013). "Rufus Sewell Cast In 'Hercules' Movie With Dwayne Johnson - Deadline". Deadline.
- ^ Dominic Patten (17 April 2013). "Reece Ritchie Cast In 'Hercules' Movie - Deadline". Deadline.
- ^ "'Hercules': 'Kon-Tiki's' Tobias Santelmann Joins as Villain". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 June 2013.
- ^ Justin Kroll (2 May 2013). "Ingrid Bolsø joins cast of "Hercules" - Variety". Variety.
- ^ "Ian McShane Joins Dwayne Johnson in 'Hercules' for MGM and Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 21 March 2013.
- ^ https://twitter.com/BrettRatner/status/321424797164765184[permanent dead link]
- ^ "WWE Star Tamina on Her Cousin Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena & Wrestling Rivalries". TV Insider. 27 February 2023.
- ^ Snuka, Tamina [@TaminaSnuka] (13 July 2013). "Studying My Script to add some Tamina to "Hercules" w/ @TheRock #LoveIt http://t.co/1sBz5SEuJA" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 5 June 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022 – via Twitter.
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