"Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV," the new film should appeal to both fans of the "Final Fantasy" video game franchise and TV buffs as well. The movie's American voice cast will be featuring Aaron Paul, Sean Bean and Lena Headey, so "Breaking Bad" and "Game of Thrones" viewers might want to check it out.
Recently, Filipino fans of "Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV," the well-loved franchise got a great treat when it was announced that the computer-generated (CG) film "Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV" would be shown on Philippine theaters in August, probably to give fans something to tide them over until the game's much-anticipated release in November.
"Kingsglaive" was first released in Japan in July, followed by a limited run in the United States and in selected SM
"Kingsglaive" narrates tells the story of Bean, King Regis of Lucis, whose country is under attack by the invading empire of Niflheim. But when an uneasy true among the warring nations is forged, Nyx Ulric (Paul), Kingsglaive soldier is caught up within the Kingsglaives' political power struggle. This sees him play bodyguard to King Regis and Lady Lunafreya, who hold sthe fate of the kingdom, literally and the rest of the world in their hands.
Nyx plays within Lucis' elite unit of fighters who are trying to save their country before Regis has no option rather than to surrender and marry his son to Princess Lunafreya (Headey), whom Niflheim is holding captive, Hidden Remote reported.
In an interview with Hidden Remote, Dan Inoue the lead writer shared details such as what is it like to get Aaron Paul, Sean Bean and Lena Headey all in a movie.
In the English dubbed version, the "Kingsglaive" voice cast boasts of high-profile Hollywood names all from "Breaking Bad" and "Game of Thrones." All the voice actors had a certain something that covered the essence of their character such as Aaron Paul who appeared in "Breaking Bad" playing an outsider, and his performance convinced the writer it would be a perfect fit for Nyx, the hero of Kingsglaive, who ends in similarly desperate situations.
Sean Bean on the other hand has notably played several regal roles qualifying him.
According to Lifestyle, when "Kingsglaive" graphics are taken into consideration, they are absolute perfection. "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" had all its flaws although it was ahead of its time, but it understandably pales when compared to "Kingsglaive" where CG traits and landscapes look frighteningly real.
When he was asked why he decided to make a "Final Fantasy" film, Inoue noted that as the game moved from "Final Fantasy Versus XIII" to "Final Fantasy XV," the game took an open-world format, which forced the team to consider the storytelling of one of their key themes-the bond of father and son.
According to Inoue, the portions of the film he is particularly excited for the audience to see is the scene of back and forth between the king and emperor in the treaty room. He added that there are several layers of story being told through movements and expressions. He think the action sequences in particular stand out, as he think they have a uniquely "Final Fantasy" feel that audiences will find it fresh and exciting.
"Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV" is now available on Blu-Ray and Digital HD.
Watch "Final Fantasy XV Live" at Abbey Road Studios here: