Alexander Skarsgardhas been attached to star in Warner Bros.’ newTarzanfilm for some time now. AfterHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and helming fourPottermovies back-to-back, directorDavid Yateszeroed in onTarzanas his next big project. The film had a number ofstops and starts, but finally went into production in 2014 with Skarsgard andMargot Robbiein the lead roles, withSamuel L. JacksonandChristoph Waltzrounding out the ensemble.
ButThe Legend of Tarzanis like noTarzanstory you’ve seen before, and Skarsgard made this clear when Collider’s own Steve Weintraub spoke with the actor before the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon. In the interview above, Skarsgard speaks about this new take on the story that picks up eight years after the originalTarzanlegend ends, with the character now living a very distinguished life in Victorian London. Conflict arises, however, when he’s forced to return to the jungle of his childhood, where the dynamic between man and beast wrestles within him. The actor also discusses the technical challenges of shooting the film, which pushes the boundaries of motion-capture in its depiction of the apes.
Yates is doubly busy at the moment as hisnextdirectorial feature, theHarry PotterspinoffFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, is also due for release this year, butThe Legend of Tarzandrops first on July 1st.Djimon HounsouandJohn Hurtalso star.
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