'Warcraft' movie news: Sneak peek to The Lion's Pride Inn, Robert Kazinsky teases first scene
Hit Blizzard game franchise "Warcraft" will soon have a live movie adaptation, and it will be produced by Legendary Pictures. The plot focuses on heroes after the chief of the Frost Wolf Clan unites the humans' Azeroth and Draenor.
Director Duncan Jones along with main cast member Robert Kazinsky recently talked in the PAX East 2016 panel where they discussed some of the film's important details. Kazinsky plays the role of the Orc's Ogrim and he mentioned that Durotan's journey towards Azeroth are defined by personal circumstances which will be included in the film. "One of the first shots is a lingering close-up of Durotan as he watches his wife sleep," he stated via Polygon, rin reference to Durotan's warrior-mate Draka who is depicted in the first scene as pregnant with their child. "Those 10 seconds is all it takes for the audience to melt into his eyes and say, 'Yes, I get who this character is,' and not see him as a monster."
Jones also clarified that the storyline will not have the typical good-versus-evil or us-versus-them theme, but it will primarily focus on how the two factions will be bridged. "What Blizzard has always done well is draw from things that we feel like we know very well, whether J.R.R. Tolkien, Marvel Comics or Star Wars, and synthesize those and turn them into something new," he said. "Warcraft will introduce the idea of heroes on all sides. It's two different perspectives on a conflict and a war that's unavoidable."
Meanwhile, Legendary Entertainment teased fans a sneak peek to a famous Warcraft location, The Lion's Pride Inn. Avid Warcraft gamer and actor Robert Kazinsky gave a tour of the new set, posting the clip in his Twitter account. He discussed the design elements down to the small details lifted from the game itself.
The official synopsis for the upcoming "Warcraft" movie reads:
Warcraft is an epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment's global phenomenon. The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.
"Warcraft" premieres June 10, and the trailer can be viewed here.
