Final Fantasy XV film 'Kingsglaive' to be released this year; cast members, trailer revealed
Before the much-awaited "Final Fantasy XV" game hits the shelves, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will be releasing Square Enix's latest offering to fans which is the game's movie counterpart titled, "Kingsglaive."
Blurring the lines between reality and animation, full CGI film "Kingsglaive" chronicles the adventures of Nyx, a member of an elite armed forces called Kingsglaive. The star-studded film includes Lena Headey and Sean Bean from "Game of Thrones," as well as "Breaking Bad's" very own Aaron Paul. The film is scheduled to be released this year, ahead of the Final Fantasy XV video game launch on Sept. 30.The film will be available for streaming and download, and it will not be screened in theaters.
During the recently concluded "Uncovered" event, the two of the three main actors were present, with Bean delivering a video message in his absence. Headey who plays the role of Luna expressed her love for the character, saying, "I love Luna. She's beautiful. She's brave, and she has a huge inner strength – and you know how I love strong, female characters." As for Aaron Paul who plays Nyx, he said, "I read the script, and they just painted such an incredible world for us to play within, so I couldn't wait to dive in."
According to the Play Station Blog, Square Enix announced two blockbuster editions for the fans. The deluxe edition will be produced in limited quantities, and it will include both Final Fantasy XV and the Kingsglaive movie. An ultimate collector's edition will also be produced in fewer quantities, but it will have more content. Both editions are now available for pre-order on the official website of Final Fantasy XV.
As announced by Square Enix, the synopsis for "Kingsglaive" reads:
"The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the hallowed Crystal, but the menacing empire of Niflheim will stop at nothing to make it theirs. War has raged between the two for as long as most can remember.
King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers dubbed the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king's magic, Nyx Ulric and his fellow glaives stand before the crown city of Insomnia, fighting to stay the inexorable advance of Niflheim's imperial army.
Before the overwhelming military might of the empire, King Regis can only salvage his kingdom by accepting an ultimatum—he must cede all lands outside the crown city, and see his son, Prince Noctis, wed to Lady Lunafreya, the former princess of Tenebrae now captive of Niflheim.
As the war of wills rages, the machinations of Niflheim transform Insomnia into an awe-inspiring battleground, pulling Nyx into a struggle for the very survival of the kingdom."
