"Angels and Demons". Actors of the sequel

The logical continuation of the "Da Vinci Code" - a detective thriller "Angels and Demons", tells about the conspiracy of the secret order of the Illuminati, a magnetic vessel with antimatter and organized murders in the Vatican.

"The Da Vinci Code" caused confusion in the ranks of film critics, ordinary viewers and especially Vatican officials. Since the "Code" because of the rising hype with more than paid off at the box office, the producers hastened to withdraw the sequel. So three years later on the world screens began the procession of the sequel "Angels and Demons" (actors of the first plan: T. Hanks, Yu. McGregor, A. Zurer).

General atmosphere

The writer Dan Brown created "Angels and Demons" two years before writing "Code", but the producers decided not to confuse the fans of the first part and shot the second as a full-fledged sequel. In the director's chair again sat Ron Howard, the group of script writers was headed by Akiva Goldsman. Therefore, in the second part of the audience expects a complete genre set: gloomy musty dungeons, express excursions into the history of the Catholic Church, brutal murders, a pretty girl-scientist and as an undeniable bonus Ewan McGregor as a cameraman. If the spectator likes the spiritual hardcore, then Howard's creation "Angels and Demons" (the actors came to such a conclusion during the filming process) will have to his liking.

Brief description of the story line. String

"Angels and Demons" - a film whose actors tried to translate on screen the eccentric idea of a group of script writers, according to her, the whole world froze on the verge of chaos. Vatican mourns the sudden death of the Pope, in Switzerland, the launch of a collider with antimatter was foiled due to the alleged suicide of a scientist and the theft of a magnetic vessel with antimatter, the ancient order of the Illuminati began to actively operate. Attackers - members of the Order, having seized all grief, kidnap four of the main contenders as the Pope's dignity and vow to punish the unfortunate, and then blow up the citadel of the Catholic faith by that stolen antimatter. As a confirmation of their intentions, they presented a webcast to the public demonstrating the magnetic vessel and its slowly but inexorably discharging batteries.

By the way, this circumstance became the main clue for quibbles of skeptical critics in relation to the film "Angels and Demons." Actors - the only part of the picture, which did not touch on criticism.

The main intrigue

Vatican servants have nothing else to do but ask for help from Professor Langdon (actor Tom Hanks), who specializes in ancient sects, orders, symbols, and successfully uncovered the plot in the first episode. To help him comes the charming physicist Vittoria Vetra (actress Ayelet Zurer) and the pontifical chamberlain whom he portrayed on screen by Ewan McGregor. Each hero pursues his goal, but they are united by one - to find and overcome evil. This is a brief description of the storyline of the thriller "Angels and Demons." The film, the actors and roles of which were selected personally by the director Ron Howard, paid off at the box office, but I could not repeat the success of the first film.

The Pontiff's Chamberlain

"Angels and Demons" is a film, the actors of which once again demonstrated their professional worthiness to the world. Particularly flattering reviews deserved the Scottish actor McGregor, performing the role of Carlo Ventresca. The actor is shot both in high-budget Hollywood blockbusters, and in independent film projects. He is familiar to the spectator for participation in films: "Intimate Diary", "Big Fish", "On the Needle", "Moulin Rouge!", In the movie Star Wars, Ostrov and, of course, Angels and Demons. Actors who played along with McGregor, noted his extraordinary dramatic talent. Currently, he is considered one of the most popular and sought-after artists of Britain. For a significant contribution to the charity and the development of dramatic art, Ewen received the title of officer of the Order of Great Britain.

Robert Langdon

Tom Hanks, who played the role of a professor of religious symbolism, began his career with family comedy, but achieved worldwide recognition after filming in dramatic films "Forrest Gump" and "Philadelphia." Also, the actor is known for his collaborations with S. Spielberg. "Angels and Demons" (film) actors, photos of which decorate the title page of the painting, will be remembered as the most profitable in Hanks' career. Actor for participation in the sequel received a fabulous amount - $ 51 million.

Vittoria Wind

Israeli film actress Ayelet Zurer acted as Vittoria Vetra. Her filmography before participating in the "Angels and Demons" already had more than one significant film: "Munich", "Point of fire," "Resurrection of Adam." In the project of Ron Howard, the actress was invited after Naomi Watts refused to participate, and the producers began to select actresses of foreign origin. After casting in Santa Monica, Ayelet only three weeks later learned that she had a role. To prepare for the shoot, the actress came responsibly, went to the University of California to consult with teachers of astrophysics and physics.