'World Of Warcraft' Movie News: Here’s Everything You Need To Know So Far! Daniel Wu To Play As Orcs’ Leader Gul’dan!

Since the "World of Warcraft" movie was confirmed last year, fans are eager to know where the story will revolve. Director Duncan Jones shared some tidbits on what and who will be part of the film!

As of the moment, here are all Director Duncan Jones shared in his interview with 2p. Here is an overview on what they could expect in the upcoming film.

"From the moment I first talked to Blizzard, the plan was to start our film with the first time Orcs met Humans." He said.

"At the moment, 'Warcraft' is in post-production-yes they already finished shooting and are currently working on CGI effects. "There are so many complicated special effects in the movie that it will take a while longer before the film will be complete. The special effects will be very impressive though. They are being done by ILM, who are best known for their work on the 'Star Wars' movies." He added.

For the film's plot, Duncan explained why they have chosen the "Burning Legion's invasion" plot instead of the first Human and Orc conflict. "I think that for a world with so much newness to explain, this was a wise choice, especially when so many people in our audience may not know anything about Warcraft... it was important that some of our characters would be seeing the world fresh as well, and that the audience could see the situation through their eyes."

Jones guaranteed that the Orcs and the human's dilemma in trying to avoid conflict between the two races will be tackled as well.

"A Warcraft film should not be about a good race of humans battling an evil race of Orcs!" He insisted. "Warcraft should be about heroes on both sides trying to avoid a conflict, when villains leave them no choice."

For the film's cast, Duncan Jones praised Daniel Wu with his portrayal of the Orcs' leader, Gul'dan, "Daniel has definitely put his own stamp on the character... and that is how it should be. You don't hire great actors to crush their individuality by forcing them into a mould you have in mind! You find a way to blend the character and the man, and get a performance that is rooted in something that is honest to them. But of course, there is a lot of expectation for Warcraft, and an audience that has strong ideas on who and what the characters should be. This is a good challenge, and one I know Daniel was excited to take up! He had one very important fan of the game to impress; his wife! She has played Warcraft for a long time, and was very serious that he get Gul'dan just right!"

Lastly, he hinted that a trilogy is planned for the movie franchise. "Peter Jackson did a magnificent job of setting the table: for Tolkein's universe with his first 'Lord of the Rings' film. I know that my job in this first film is to establish certain characters, places and culture while telling a story that a broad audience can be excited by! Hopefully, if I have done my job right, people will want to know and see more! There is certainly plenty more to tell! I would love to be part of that process of expanding on the lore that makes up Warcraft, but it will all depend on what you, the audience, think of our first film!" 

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