Ben Kingsley's Persian role

04-06-2008 13:30

Ben Kingsley has signed up to star in the forthcoming 'Prince of Persia' movie.Alfred Molina has also been unveiled as a co-star to the action adventure's leads, Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton.'Raiders of the Lost Ark' star Alfred will play Sheik Amar, who becomes a mentor to the prince. Details of Ben's role have not yet been announced, but it is expected that he will play Vizier, the film's main villain. The Disney movie is based on the popular video game series which follows adventurous Prince Dastan - to be played by Jake - who teams up with rival Princess Tamina - portrayed by Bond girl Gemma - to protect the Sands of Time.'Prince of Persia' is to be helmed by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire director Mike Newell.Shooting is due to begin on the movie in the UK and Morocco next month.