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"Priest" (2011)
The scoop on "Priest" including photos, trailer, poster, interviews, and cast list for this horror thriller starring Paul Bettany, Maggie Q, Cam Gigandet, and Stephen Moyer.
Movie Synopsis: "Priest," a Western-fused post-apocalyptic thriller, is set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece’s boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.
Movie Synopsis: "Priest," a Western-fused post-apocalyptic thriller, is set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece’s boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.
"Priest" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the sci-fi action Western thriller "Priest" starring Paul Bettany, Maggie Q, Cam Gigandet, Lily Collins, Karl Urban, and Stephen Moyer.
Interview with Paul Bettany on the Set of "Priest"
When I caught up with Paul Bettany on the set of "Priest" halfway through the film's shoot, the first thing he announced was, "This is the dustiest film ever shot," and it wasn't an exaggeration.
Cam Gigandet on the Set of "Priest"
Interview with Cam Gigandet on "Priest," going from playing a vampire in "Twilight" to playing a vampire hunter in Priest, his costume, his big gun, the stunts, and whether he'd be back if there's a "Priest 2."
Movie Poster #1
Paul Bettany is featured on the teaser poster for the horror thriller "Priest."
Poster #2
Poster tagline: "The war is eternal. His mission is just the beginning."
"Priest" Trailers
Check out the trailers for "Priest" with Paul Bettany, Maggie Q, and Cam Gigandet.
Paul Bettany at WonderCon
Paul Bettany's back in action fighting vampires as a warrior priest in the Screen Gems' action thriller, "Priest." At the 2011 WonderCon, Bettany talked about the source material, tackling action roles, and reuniting with director Scott Stewart.
Paul Bettany Interview Video
Paul Bettany reunites with his "Legion" director Scott Stewart for "Priest," a sci-fi/Western/horror film about a warrior priest who hunts vampires.
Exclusive Lily Collins Interview
Lily Collins is kidnapped at the beginning of "Priest" and that act sets up the action that takes place throughout the film. And at WonderCon, Collins talked about her role and another upcoming big film she's signed up for: "The Mortal Instruments."
Scott Stewart at WonderCon
Director Scott Stewart joined his "Priest" cast at the 2011 WonderCon to talk about the genre-bending action film from Screen Gems. And while promoting "Priest," Stewart also chatted about his next project, tackling "The Mortal Instruments" film.
Exclusive Cam Gigandet Interview
Cam Gigandet co-stars with Paul Bettany, Maggie Q, and Lily Collins in Screen Gems' "Priest" based on the comic book series and directed by Scott Stewart. At WonderCon, Gigandet talked about his role, the stunts, and what sets "Priest" apart.
Karl Urban Interview Video
Karl Urban plays the main villain in Screen Gems' "Priest" starring Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet and Maggie Q. At the 2010 San Diego Comic Con, Urban talked about what sets "Priest" apart from other films with vampires.
Maggie Q Interview Video
Maggie Q plays a beautiful priestess who teams up with a warrior priest and a sheriff to take on deadly vampires in "Priest," a horror/thriller that reunites Paul Bettany with his "Legion" director Scott Stewart.
"Priest" Credits
Cast and crew list for "Priest," MPAA rating, running time, and release date info.
Scott Stewart Interview Video at ComicCon
Director Scott Stewart reunites with his "Legion" star Paul Bettany for "Priest," based on the graphic novel series and also starring Maggie Q, Cam Gigandet, and Karl Urban.
Paul Bettany "Priest" Interview
BAFTA/LA hosted their 7th annual Tea Party celebrating the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 19, 2009. Paul Bettany was one of the stars who showed up to partake in the festivities, and on the red carpet he talked about 2 of his films: "Priest" & "Creation."
"True Blood" Star is Part of "Priest"
(Aug 2009) Just as "Priest" heads into production, Variety reports Stephen Moyer - known to millions as the brooding vampire Bill Compton on HBO's "True Blood" (my personal favorite show) - has signed on to a role in the post-apocalyptic Western horror film.
"Twilight's" Bad Vampire Books "Priest" Role
(June 2009) Playing James, the vampire who wanted to kill Bella and Edward in "Twilight," seems to have done wonders for Cam Gigandet's career. He just booked a role in the comedy "Easy A" (loosely based on "The Scarlet Letter"), recently completed work on "Pandorum," "Five Star Day" and "Kerosene Cowboys," and he's currently shooting "The Roommate," a thriller set up at Screen Gems.
Official "Priest" Website
Screen Gems' official site for "Priest." Release Date: May 13, 2011