Djimon Hounsou in Talks to Join 'Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur' as Mentor Figure

King Arthur may have found his mentor in Guy Ritchie's  Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur, as more names are added into the mix for the possible cast in the upcoming film. The latest name to be added is that of Djimon Hounsou, who is reported to be in talks to take on the role of the mentor figure for King Arthur.

Variety reported on Hounsou being in negotiations to land the mentoring part in the film. According to the report, Hounsou would play the part that would have gone to Idris Elba before negotiations fell apart, the role is descried as a Merlin-like character who will train and mentor Arthur in the film. The report also places Jude Law still in talks for the role of the villain in the film, as was previously reported. Hounsou would also join previously cast Charlie Hunnam and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as King Arthur and Guinevere, plans are for Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur to launch a six-movie franchise, but plot details still remain unknown.

I would like it if Djimon Hounsou gets cast for this part, I can really see him in this kind of role, to me he does have that kind of mentoring presence and his voice helps too, not to mention he is a great actor. Hopefully these negotiations do work out, so they don't have to find a new "Merlin". Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur is set to be released on July 22nd, 2016.