The actor, who famously quit the ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ movie, will star as the monarch in a new Guy Ritchie-directed film, 'Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur', which is due to hit cinemas in July 2016.
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Charlie as King Arthur
In the snap, Charlie’s staring straight into the camera, and to be honest, we’re hoping there are plenty of close-ups on his dreamy blue eyes in the movie.
Charlie has opened up to the mag about the role, revealing that while the setting might be slightly different to Guy’s other work, it’s still a “classic Guy Ritchie” movie.
“He’s a hustler. He’s a street kid. There’s definitely a harder edge to him than people would imagine.”
Charlie will lead a star-studded cast in the film, and other actors who’ve nabbed parts include Jude Law, Eric Bana and Cara Delevingne’s older sister Poppy.
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(01 of07)
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1. Charlie is a Geordie - he was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on 10 April 1980. (credit:PA)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(02 of07)
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2. He made his television debut in 'Byker Grove' after being discovered mucking about in a shoe shop by one of the show's producers. The hit children's series also starred a young Ant and Dec and James Middleton's current girlfriend, Donna Air. (credit:Getty Images)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(03 of07)
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4. His big screen roles have included 'Cold Mountain' alongside Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger and 'Pacific Rim' with Idris Elba. (credit:Getty Images)
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5. He met his now ex-wife, actress Katharine Towne (that's her in the pic) at an audition for 'Dawson's Creek' in 1998. They were married within weeks but divorced after three years. (credit:Getty Images)
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6. He's choosy about the roles he takes, saying: "I always think it's better to take a smaller role in a great film rather than a leading role in something that you don't have complete faith in." (credit:Getty Images)
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(06 of07)
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7. As well as acting, he is also a talented screenwriter. His screenplay, 'Vlad', about Dracula as a young prince was produced by Brad Pitt's production company.
Charlie Hunnam: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds(07 of07)
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9. If you hadn't already noticed, Charlie likes to keep himself in shape with regular gym sessions, boxing and swimming. "I'm happier, more confident, and more positive when I work out. And I feel like I'm a better actor because of the clarity it gives me," he told Men's Fitness. (credit:Men's Fitness)