Steven WeintraubDyah Ayu Larasati
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Witness the legendary tale of William Tell like never before. Fresh off the Toronto International Film Festival 2024, this visually dazzling adaption brings the timeless Swiss folk hero to the big screen, all while staying true to his legacy. While many debated the existence of William Tell himself, his story has left a huge mark on Swiss culture and has been immortalized through countless Western adaptations.
Set in 1307, William Tell finds an Austrian Hapsburg king (Sir Ben Kingsley) ruling the Swiss cantons with oppressive authority. His cruel taxes and harsh enforcers drive one desperate farmer to seek out William Tell (Claes Bang). Though Tell longs for peace after his battles with the Knights Templar, he finds himself drawn back into the fight, unwilling to stand by as tyranny spreads.
Collider’s own Steven Weintraub had the opportunity to sit down and chat with William Tell director Nick Hamm and cast members Bang and Ellie Bamber at the Collider interview studio at the Cinema Center brought to you by Range Rover Sport. During their conversation, which you can watch in the video above or read in the transcript below, they discuss what makes action movies truly compelling, filming the apple scene, bringing this legend to life, Bamber’s upcoming Kate Moss project, and more.
