Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, best known as Simon Adebisi from the hit HBO show “Oz,” is starring in the new epic Pompeii.
The film, which also stars Kit Harington (Jon Snow on “Game of Thrones”), is the story of a slave turned gladiator named Milo (Harington) who is trying to save his true love amidst the chaos of an erupting Mount Vesuvius, with the help of his friend Atticus (Agbaje). But the flick isn’t just about the romance; the gladiators also get violent and heroic. Here’s what Agbaje had to say about the physical training:
“It’s rare that you get this privilege in Hollywood where the production and the director are so dedicated to getting the cast to look like the specimens that you expect in the film. The hours of training really helped Kit and I create a bond and organic brotherhood that you see on the screen.”
Pompeii will be released on Februrary 21, and will also be available for viewing in 3D. Watch the exciting trailer below!