Blog Number 26 - Casting call for Pleistarchos, son of King Leonidas in Frank Miller's '300'

Superhero Hype! has noted that a casting call is in place for a child ages 6-8 to play Pleistarchos, the son of King Leonidas in Frank Miller's '300'.

Pleistarchos eventually succeeded his father after the Battle of Thermopylae and reigned during the years 480-459 B.C. as one of Sparta's two kings.

Since this child will be a relative novice to the movies, do you think this will be his first role or do you think that he has had some experience in the industry?

Blog Number 25 - Lena Headey as the Queen of Sparta in Frank Miller's '300'

According to Variety.com, British actress Lena Headey will be portray Gorgo, the Queen of Sparta. Headey will play opposite Gerard Butler who has been cast as King Leonidas, leader of the 300 Spartans who fought at Thermopylae in 480 B.C.

It was originally reported several months ago that Sienna Miller was to have played the role of Queen Gorgo, however, the role has now been filled by Headey.

Do you think this will be the Lena Headey breakout role?

Blog Number 24 - Frank Miller 's '300' - The battlefield of Thermopylae

In Blog Number 11 dated September 23rd, I mentioned the artwork of Stanley Meltzoff who in my opinion painted one of the greatest images of the Battle of Thermopylae. Here is the 2-page layout that appeared in a 1963 issue of Life magazine, which according to the historian Herodotus, shows how the battlefield would have appeared in 480 B.C.

Do you think that they will show an accurate looking battlefield via computer graphics or do you think it will reflect the look of the comics?

Blog Number 23 - Frank Miller 's '300' casting for 'Oracle girl'

According to Superhero Hype! once again, there is a casting call for a woman aged 18-24 to play the 'Oracle girl'. The oracles of Delphi had an influence on the events of the Greco-Persian Wars, therefore, how this character plays out in the movie, could lend a touch of authenticity to the film. This role could go a long way in pacifying those who are not enamored with '300' being made into a movie in lieu of 'Gates of Fire'.

Blog number 22 - Casting call for young Leonidas in Frank Miller's '300'

According to Superhero Hype! there is a casting call for males of various ages to portray King Leonidas of Sparta during different phases of his life. The ages that are being cast are 3-5, 7-8 and 11-12 and since these are non-speaking roles, I would have to assume that most likely the scenes of young Leonidas will be used in flashbacks.

Blog number 21 - Vincent Regan to portray the 'Captain' in Frank Miller's '300'

More news from IMDB that Welsh actor Vincent Regan has been chosen to portray the 'Captain' in Frank Miller's '300'. Recently Regan played Eudoros, one of Achilles' warriors who were named the Myrmidons because they had taken their name from the ancient Thessalian king Myrmidon.

While Regan played a minor role opposite Brad Pitt's Achilles, this character is one of the major roles in Frank Miller's '300'. However, the key role in the '300' movie will be played by Scotsman Gerard Butler as King Leonidas of the 300 Spartans.

Here's one for you to ponder! Do you think the 'Captain' will be as sadistic as he is in the comics?

Blog Number 20 - Michael Fassbender to play 'Stelios' in Frank Miller's '300' movie

According to IMDB, Irishman Michael Fassbender will play the role of 'Stelios' in Frank Miller's '300'. Fassbender is best known in the States as playing 'Sgt. Burton 'Pat' Christens' in the HBO series, 'Band of Brothers'.

However, for Aussies like me, you've got to like an actor who played Guy Fawkes in 'Gunpowder, Treason & Plot'.