Caspian's King Miraz Cast

The last major character is chosen.

by Paul Davidson

March 13, 2007 - King Miraz, usurper to the throne of Telmar and occupier of Narnia, has at last been cast with production on Prince Caspian already several weeks along. The part has reportedly gone to acclaimed Italian actor Sergio Castellitto, according to Narniweb.com.

The choice confirms the producers' intent to give the Telmarines a Latin-Mediterranean ethnic flavor, while keeping the protagonists distinctly British.

So far, all the characters associated with General Miraz's faction are played by actors from Italy and Spain (if you don't count Dr. Cornelius, played by the Belgian Vincent Grass).

Castellitto himself appears to be a solid choice, an accomplished actor of Italian and French cinema. He has won three Italian Donatello Awards, the last one in 2004 for best actor in Non ti muovere.

Prince Caspian reaches theaters in May 2008.