The ensemble cast of The King’s Man from 20th Century Studios includes both well-known seasoned actors and dexterous novices. The action-adventure comedy’s original release date was in November 2019, but it was delayed seven times before ultimately hitting theatres in December 2021. Matthew Vaughn, who co-wrote the screenplay with Karl Gajdusek, is in charge of directing and producing the film, which will serve as the prequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. However, the cast is what really jumps out despite the undeniable talent behind the camera.
The First World War provides the backdrop for The King’s Man. It follows the Duke of Oxford (Ralph Fiennes) as he introduces Conrad (Harris Dickinson) to the Kingsman, or “the first autonomous intelligence agency,” as it is frequently referred as throughout the series. To stop a conspiracy by a group of wicked masterminds who want to start a war that will murder millions of people, the two will need to cooperate with the other members of the organisation.
The Russian monk Rasputin, the Dutch spy Mata Hari, and Gavrilo Princip, the Bosnian Serb who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, will all make appearances as characters in the play. They are frequently played by well-known performers. Here is a list of the actors along with the characters they play and prior appearances they have made.
Djimon Hounsou As Shola
Shola, played by Djimon Hounsou, is the leader of the Kingsman organisation and a key figure in its founding. He participates in both ground missions and the training of the recruit. In addition to numerous other movies, Hounsou’s decades-long playing career includes roles in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel.
Gemma Arterton As Polly Wilkins
Diamond Arterton Gemma Arterton plays Polly, a capable agent who oversees the mansion where the training takes place and is also connected with the secret service. Polly Wilkins firing a gun in The King’s Man. She handles both the tactical and strategic aspects of operations and is a skilled sharpshooter. Prince of Persia, Vita & Virginia, and the TV miniseries Tess of the d’Urbervilles all had Arterton in prominent parts.
Harris Dickinson As Conrad Oxford
Conrad, played by Harris Dickinson, is a new member of the Kingsman agency and the son of Ralph Fiennes’ Duke of Oxford. The agency will be presented to viewers through Conrad’s eyes, much like Taron Egerton’s Eggsy, but this time it will be the founding organisation immediately before World War I. Dickinson is known for his roles in Beach Rats as Frankie and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, both of which earned him nominations for Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Ralph Fiennes As The Duke Of Oxford
In Kingsman: The Secret Service, Ralph Fiennes fulfils a similar position to Colin Firth, introducing the newcomer to the Kingsman agency. He exhibits aristocratic behaviour in his manners. He appears like the leader of the team of agents and is the father of newbie Conrad. Fiennes is a well-known actor with a long career in theatre and major motion pictures. Lord Voldemort, who appeared in the Harry Potter series, is one of his most well-known characters. His most recent roles include The Dig on Netflix, the British thriller Official Secrets, which is based on a true tale, and No Time To Die, the 25th James Bond film.
Rhys Ifans As Grigori Rasputin
Rasputin, a real-life Russian monk famous for influencing the Russian Tsar, is portrayed by Rhys Ifans. Rasputin, played by Ifans, is connected to the evil cabal that intends to topple the dangerous international system. Ifans is well-known for his roles in Notting Hill, Xenophilius Lovegood from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and The Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man.
The King’s Man Supporting Cast & Characters
Tom Hollander portrays Tsar Nicholas II, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and King George V. Hollander portrays three well-known historical individuals connected to World War I in the movie The King’s Man. The most well-known performances by Hollander are in the films About Time, Pride & Prejudice, and Bohemian Rapsody.
Mata Hari, played by Valerie Pachner Mata Hari, a Dutch spy and dancer, is portrayed by Austrian actress Pachner. Pachner is well-known thanks to her work on Terrence Malick’s film A Hidden Life.
Daniel Brühl, a Spanish/German actor and filmmaker, plays Erik Jan Hanussen. Daniel Brühl portrays a publicist and mentalist. For his parts in Rush and Captain America: Civil War, Brühl is well known.
Joel Basman, a Swiss actor, plays Gavrilo Princip Basman plays the assailant from Sarajevo who unintentionally ignited World War I. Prior to most recently appearing in Kursk, Basman portrayed the lead in Hanna.
Conrad, played by Harris Dickinson, is a new member of the Kingsman agency and the son of Ralph Fiennes’ Duke of Oxford. The agency will be presented to viewers through Conrad’s eyes, much like Taron Egerton’s Eggsy, but this time it will be the founding organisation immediately before World War I. Dickinson is known for his roles in Beach Rats as Frankie and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, both of which earned him nominations for Best Male Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards.
