1

I am personally excited for this film, grew up with this film, and casting seems flawless, also, the pics are small but great, sam should be great

Bo on May 18, 2009

2

Cool.

xerxex on May 18, 2009

3

I haven't seen Sam Worthington in anything, but he's in Terminator and Avatar. It's weird how they cast relative unknowns sometime. Is it just positive word of mouth among directors?

Nothing against Sam, he might be a cool actor, but he hasn't been tested, why stick him in all these big budget movies?

It would be like casting Mark Hamill with hefty roles in Superman and Alien.

Greedo the Rodian on May 18, 2009

4

Sam Worthington in another movie without having seen him in anything yet? I'm confused.

cat on May 18, 2009

5

well.. in another week, we'll know if he's worth the hype i guess…. nice legs though.

cyn on May 18, 2009

6

#3 YOUR RIGHT.WEIRD HOW HOLLYWOOD WORKS HUH?

JEFFREY on May 18, 2009

7

I think it's exciting to see this guy land so many rolls before he becomes a star. He obviously has the chops since the great Cameron went with him. I love him already.

Scott McHenry on May 18, 2009

8

Sam Worthington has been in a few Australian movies. Hollywood execs and directors saw those movies - loved him - and now they cast him. When you have James Cameron backing you up - studio execs take notice.

He's a very talented actor. Wait till you see Salvation and Avatar - the boy is going to be HUGE!!!!

Drax on May 18, 2009

9

Another reason Sam gets cast in all these big upcoming blockbusters is because there's sooo many actors in Hollywood - and most of them are skinny little pussies. Imagine Zach Efron doing this kind of film - He'd break a nail and cry all the way back to his trailer.

If you want tough guys in your movies - you hire Australians. Everyone in Hollywood knows that.

Like #8 said, Sam has James Cameron's word that he's a stand up guy and is very talented. You can't argue with James Cameron. So this kid must be good.

From what I've seen of Terminator Salvation he's certainly got the same kind of raw swagger Russell Crowe carried in Gladiator. There's something about him - anf the camera loves him too. He's a very good looking kid.

Kudos to him.

T900 on May 18, 2009

10

ugh australians.

so 1990's.

real talk on May 18, 2009

11

Ugh Russians.

So 1950's.

T900 on May 18, 2009

12

@ #10

GO FUCK YOURSELF!

Aussies rule bitch!

Drax on May 18, 2009

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lol 12

Australia rocks. Totally mad country. Best beer and food. Great beaches and scenery and easy Woman.

I love Aussies.

gdgf on May 18, 2009

14

If theres one thing I'll say about Australians, its that they certainly dont take shit from anyone.

I think Sam Worthington as Perseus is a great choice of casting. He's got the look and the body and he can act. I've seen him in Somersault. He's was excellent.

Dirty Jew Killah on May 18, 2009

15

Australia does seem to produce more manly looking guys

Hugh Jackman
Eric Bana
The Late Heath Ledger
Sam Worthington

and even guys like bale and crowe are from NZ and Wales

nelson on May 18, 2009

16

I saw sam worthington in an australian movie called "tap dogs" he did ok, im pretty sure he will do well as a leading actor, he did go the the same dramatic arts school as russel crowe, cate blanchet and guy pearce!

Matt on May 18, 2009

17

Does Worthington have like a huge bald spot in those photos? He's looking a bit like Friar Tuck there.

oi on May 19, 2009

18

Worthington is a NIDA trained actor. Apparantly that's the most prestigious acting school in Australia. Ledger is also a NIDA graduate.

George's Bush on May 19, 2009

19

Worthington was in the film Rogue for about 25min, but nevertheless, he was pretty badass.

Tyler on May 19, 2009

20

A bold Perseus?? Hmm.. I liked the long-haired character more, i think it'd be way more similar to the style greek men had in the past, more like in the original film or in greek sculptures.

Freddy on May 19, 2009

21

I'd put Vin Diesel up against any of those aussie chumps any day. J / K!!! No, but he is mean lookin'.

Joking aside, I'm excited to see what they do with this. One of those beta tapes I wore the magnetic domains off of as a wee boy.

bozoconnors on May 19, 2009

22

Looking good.

Fisherr on May 19, 2009

23

Let me know when you've got a pic of the CG-animated, super badass-looking Bubo in this version

avoidz on May 20, 2009

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in reply to no.18's comment heath ledger never went to any acting school especially not nida.. he instead did his work and experience in the australian film scene b4 moving to LA and getting a shot at american films… he came bak to australia unsuccessful b4 doing anuva aussie movie then finally got his chance when asked to b cast in 10 things i hate about u…. oh yeh n some nida graduates include cate blanchett, mel gibson, hugo weaving, sam worthington (as mentioned above). hugh jackman went to waapa which is west australias acting academy. russell crowe and eric banner didnt go thru acting academys there talents got them into success. final comment its not like sam worthington is unknown he has jus been able to gain experience in the australian film scene while staying relatively under the radar its jus americans are new to him as he is now on the american scene finally but nethertheless directors and producers do not have to fear when he is cast as a leading or support role in their films as the script they hand him is in very safe hands. i guarentee he will win an oscar withing the next 2-5yrs

matt on Jun 7, 2009