Interesting facts you may not know about the cast in “The King’s Man”
If you’re a cinephile, then you’ve probably watched The King’s Man film. The King’s Man is an action movie released in 2021. It tells how the first secret service was formed and stars some big names like Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson, and Matthew Goode. As the release date gets closer, we are learning more and more about the cast and their backgrounds. This blog post will share interesting facts that you may not know about them!
Ralph Fiennes
He is a talented pianist! In an interview with The Guardian, he claimed that he was serious about playing piano when he was a kid. Ralph informed the Guardian that he took piano lessons for. He also revealed that he still enjoys playing the piano from time to time and even played at his daughter’s wedding.
Harris Dickinson
He is another star of The King’s Man. You may know him from his roles in Beach Rats or Trust. Harris actually comes from a very artistic family. His mother is a jewelry designer, and his father is an artist who specializes in painting and sculpture. In addition, Harris has some pretty impressive skills himself! He can play the guitar, drums, and bass guitar.
Matthew Goode
If you’re a fan of the show The Crown, then you may know him from his role as Tony Armstrong-Jones. He has also starred in movies like Watchmen and Leap Year. Did you know that Matthew Goode is a trained opera singer? In an interview with The Telegraph, he said he did his A-Levels at Trinity College of Music in London and studied voice because he wanted to do opera.
Ben Mendelsohn
He is known for his roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Bloodline. Did you know that Ben Mendelsohn is a vegan? In an interview with Collider, he said that he had been a vegetarian since he was a teenager.
Taron Egerton
You may know him from his roles in movies like Kingsman: The Secret Service and Robin Hood. Did you know that Taron Egerton is dyslexic? In an interview, Taron revealed to BBC Radio that he was diagnosed with this condition when he was about thirteen years old. He also indicated that he still gets help from tutors to this day.
Colin Firth
You may know Colin from his roles in movies like The King’s Speech and Bridget Jones’ Diary. Did you know that Colin Firth was born in Nigeria? His father worked as a doctor there, and Colin lived in Nigeria until he was five years old.
Mark Strong
Mark is known for his roles in movies like Kingsman: The Secret Service and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Did you know that Mark Strong is a trained stage actor? He revealed to Telegraph that he went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in an interview.
Charles Dance
This is another star of the film. You may know him from his roles in movies like Gosford Park and Game of Thrones. Charles Dance has some pretty impressive skills himself! He is a black belt in karate, and he also knows how to ride a horse.
Djimon Hounsou
The King’s Man also stars Djimon Hounsou. He is known for his roles in movies like Gladiator and Amistad. Did you know that Djimon Hounsou is a vegan? In an interview with PETA, he revealed that he is a proud vegan and believes it’s the healthiest lifestyle.
Gemma Arterton
The King’s Man also stars Gemma Arterton. She is known for her roles in movies like Clash of the Titans and Quantum of Solace. Did you know that Gemma Arterton is a trained singer? In an interview with The Guardian, she revealed that she attended the Royal Academy of Music and did 3 years of musical theatre.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron is known for his roles in movies like Godzilla and Avengers: Age of Ultron. He is likely to feature in more upcoming movies in the future. Did you know that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is dyslexic? In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that he struggled during his school days and was kicked out of the classroom many times since he couldn’t cope. However, his mother told him that his condition was a gift and he should use it as an advantage.
Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson, Matthew Goode, and Ben Mendelsohn all have one thing in common: they all attended Oxford University. Ralph Fiennes studied at the university from 1983 to 1987, Harris Dickinson studied there from 2012 to 2016, Matthew Goode attended from 1998 to 2001, and Ben Mendelsohn studied from 1988 to 1991. Stay tuned and expect to encounter them in the upcoming movies!
