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His recent TV appearances have been the title role in “Hitler: The Rise of Evil”(2003) and King James 1 in “Gunpowder, Treason and Plot” (2004). He portrayed therole of Sergei Karpovich in the TV miniseries “Human Trafficking” (2005).Carlyle founded the Raindog theatre company in 1991, together with four otheractors, and is a partner in the British film production company 4 Ways. He was awardedan OBE in the 1999 New Year’s Honours List.DJIMON HOUNSOU (Ajihad) was born in Benin, Africa. At age 13, he movedto Paris, where he was discovered by French fashion designer Thierry Mugler andsubsequently graced the catwalks of Paris and London as a popular male model.After making his movie debut in “Without You I’m Nothing” (1990), Hounsouappeared in “Unlawful Entry” (1992), “Stargate” (1994) and “The Small Hours” (1997)before playing the role of Cinque in “Amistad” (1997), a performance that brought him tothe attention of international audiences. He went on to appear in “Ill Gotten Gains”(1997) and “Deep Rising” (1998).He then played the role of Juba in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” (2000) beforeappearing in “Passage du Milieu” (2000), “The Tag” (2001), “Le Boulet” and “The FourFeathers” (both 2002). His performance as Mateo in “In America” (2002) brought himan Academy Award nomination.He went on to play leading roles in “Heroes” (2001), “Biker Boys,” “Lara CroftTomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” (both 2003), “Blueberry” (2004), “Constantine,”“Beauty Shop” and “The Island” (all 2005). He has a starring role opposite LeonardoDiCaprio in the drama “Blood Diamond,” directed by Edward Zwick.GARRETT HEDLUND (Murtagh) was born in Roseau, Minnesota, and spenthis early years growing up on a farm. When his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, hebegan taking private acting lessons. After graduating high school, Hedlund moved to LosAngeles to pursue an acting career.One month later he landed the role of Achilles’ cousin Patroclus in the movie“Troy” (2004) opposite Brad Pitt. His next feature was “Friday Night Lights” (2004) inwhich Hedlund played a high school football player.18
He then landed a starring role opposite Mark Wahlberg in “Four Brothers”(2005), playing one of four brothers whose mother is murdered.Academy Award-winning actress RACHEL WEISZ (voice of Saphira) is knownfor portraying women of incredible spirit and intelligence and continues to seek outchallenging projects and roles both on screen and on stage.Weisz received overwhelming critical praise and awards from Screen ActorsGuild, Golden Globe and ultimately an Oscar for her performance in "The ConstantGardener," directed by Fernando Meirelles ("City of God") and based on the best-sellingJohn le Carré novel.Weisz currently stars in Darren Aronofsky's much-anticipated sci-fi/romanticfantasy adventure, "The Fountain," opposite Hugh Jackman.She recently wrapped production on "My Blueberry Nights" directed by WongKar Wei. The romantic comedy also stars Jude Law, Norah Jones and Natalie Portmanand is the story of a young woman (Jones) who travels across America to find the truemeaning of love while encountering offbeat characters along the way.Weisz is currently shooting Working Title's comedy "Definitely, Maybe," writtenand directed by Adam Brooks. Weisz will begin filming the dramedy "Smart People,"written by Mark Poirier, this fall starring opposite Dennis Quaid and Thomas HadenChurch. Noam Murro, 2005 DGA Director of the Year, will make his feature directorialdebut. Later in the year Weisz is also set to star in the international con man adventure"The Brothers Bloom," written and directed by Rian JohnsonPast film credits include Francis Lawrence's hit thriller Constantine, Gary Fleder's"Runaway Jury"; James Foley's "Confidence"; and Chris and Paul Weitz' "About a Boy."She is known to audiences worldwide for her lead role opposite Brendan Fraser inStephen Sommers' blockbuster movies "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns."Weisz also starred in Jean-Jacques Annaud's "Enemy at the Gates"; MichaelWinterbottom's "I Want You"; David Leland's "The Land Girls"; Beeban Kidron's"Swept from the Sea"; and Bernardo Bertolucci's "Stealing Beauty."Weisz received critical acclaim for Focus Features "The Shape of Things" whichalso marked her first venture into producing. She had previously starred in writer/director19
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