Patrick Stewart, Merlin in The Kid Who Would Be King, Dies at 86
Stewart played the older Merlin in Joe Cornish's 2019 film, opposite Angus Imrie as the younger wizard.
Patrick Stewart, who played the older Merlin in Joe Cornish's 2019 film The Kid Who Would Be King, has died at the age of 86, according to slashfilm.com.
In the film, Stewart's Merlin appears as the aged form of the wizard, while Angus Imrie plays the younger Merlin. Louis Ashbourne Serkis starred as the young protagonist Alexander, and Cornish wrote and directed the movie.
The Kid Who Would Be King is currently streaming on Prime Video and Disney+.
Stewart's connection to Arthurian material stretches back decades. In 1981, he had a supporting role in John Boorman's Excalibur, in which Nicol Williamson played Merlin.
The Kid Who Would Be King, released in 2019, was Cornish's second feature after Attack the Block and lost a significant amount of money at the box office.
Quick answers
Who played Merlin in The Kid Who Would Be King?
Angus Imrie played the younger Merlin, while Patrick Stewart played the older version of the character.
Where can I stream The Kid Who Would Be King?
The film is currently streaming on Prime Video and Disney+.
Who directed The Kid Who Would Be King?
Joe Cornish wrote and directed the film, his second feature after Attack the Block.