Vikingdom – Schlacht um Midgard (2013)

Vikingdom – Schlacht um Midgard: Directed by Yusry Abd Halim. With Dominic Purcell, Natassia Malthe, Craig Fairbrass, Jonathan Patrick Foo. A forgotten king, Eirick, is tasked with the impossible odds to defeat Thor, the God of Thunder.

“The film was cast in several places, including Bangkok, Thailand. Along with dozens of erstwhile actors, I auditioned for a part. Knowing many of the final cast members, and others who were not successful, I got some inside information. The entire production process was incoherent. Casting was done in the worst of weather, during the Bangkok rainy season. Casting was done on rooftops while it was raining. More casting was done with thunder and lightning in the background. A portent of things to come. Accommodations for actors varied wildly. Some had to pay their way in Malaysia, and others had to pay for their own hotel. At least one actor was hired and, for his character, had his entire body shaved, and covered with henna tattoos. When he walked onto the set, he was dismissed, without explanation, and had to pay for his return to Bangkok. Worse, many of the actors and contractors were either not paid at all, or only paid a fraction of what was due. After the filming was completed, and the facts of KRUu0026#39;s lack of professionalism becomes apparent, I was happy that my audition was unsuccessful.”