The de-mythified take on the Arthurian legend stars Clive Owen as the title character, Keira Knightley as Guinevere, Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot, and Stephen Dillane as Merlin.
King Arthur is directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Oscar-winner David Franzoni (Gladiator). The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
The gallery of photos now online show the grimy, Dark Age feel the filmmakers have gone for rather than the oft-employed lush, medieval look.
King Arthur's historically-based approach has rankled many fans who prefer the legend over the supposed reality. In other words, they can't get past Excalibur.
Of course, the more important question about King Arthur is why they'd cast Keira Knightley if they only wanted her to look so hideous?
King Arthur opens Christmas 2004.
So what do you think of these King Arthur photos?
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