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Clive Owen set to play King Arthur

'Gosford Park' and 'Croupier' star Clive Owen is to play King Arthur in the upcoming movie from 'Training Day' director Antoine Fuqua.

The Hollywood Reporter says that 'The Hours' star Stephen Dillane is in talks about playing Merlin in the movie, which is said to "demystify" the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

The film is due to begin shooting in the Spring, with Ireland reported to be one of the locations.

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