The film "Kingsman: The Secret Service": actors, roles, plot

In 2015, a new American action movie with elements of the comedy “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was released. The actors, roles, plot of this film will be discussed below. The premiere in Russia took place on February 12, 2015. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and ordinary viewers.

Kingsman: The Secret Service: actors and roles

The creators of the film very responsibly and carefully approached the issue of selecting actors for the main roles, because the success of the film actually depended on them. Judging by the reviews of moviegoers and the rating of the film, the director succeeded in this. For many actors, this masterpiece of Hollywood cinema was the first step to rising to the top of world fame.

Who starred in Kingsman: The Secret Service? Actors are presented to your attention below:

The plot of the film "Kingsman: The Secret Service"

The young guy Gary is not very serious, and loves dangerous and not quite legitimate entertainment. The young man has not yet had time to taste all the “charms” and disappointments of adulthood, therefore he is not afraid of anything and lives for his pleasure. Some time ago, he lost his beloved father, but even this tragedy did not force him to change his principles and habits. But one day an event occurs that makes a stupid and careless youth turn into an adult, responsible and self-confident man.

While the guy is considering his next adventure, a stranger suddenly comes to him in an elegant, strict business suit and reports that he was very familiar with his father. The stranger says that his late friend asked to take care of his son, and when he grows up, do everything so that he does not go down the slope, but takes up a worthy and profitable business.

Having told this short story, the visitor reports that he works in a very serious secret service, and unexpectedly offers the guy to become his partner. Realizing that all his life he can’t shake and do stupid things, Gary agrees. However, in order to become a real secret agent, to wear a black suit and have great influence, he has to pass several serious tests, because members of a secret organization never take anyone on their team.

Despite his dexterity, quickness and smartness, the main character does not immediately manage to cope with the tasks assigned. However, his newly made colleagues and friends help him, who see him as a huge potential and talent for espionage. A team of brave and desperate spies will have to work hard. This is especially true for Gary, because if he let down his mentor, then he would never become a professional agent in the service.

Here is such an exciting and interesting plot of the film “Kingsman: Secret Service”. Actors just brilliantly coped with their work. We will discuss them further.

Theron Edgerton

Young, promising and very talented - that’s how the filmmakers of the famous 26-year-old Welsh actor Theron David Edgerton characterize. Work on the movie "Kingsman: The Secret Service", in which he played a major role, brought him unprecedented popularity and fame. Prior to this, the guy had several roles in films of other sharks of show business, but they were not so well accepted by the public and film critics as the role of Gary Anvin.

The actor’s career began in 2006, when he was invited to star in one of the episodes of the then-famous television series “Inspector Lewis”. However, his appearance in the series was so short that almost none of the audience and film experts paid due attention to him.

However, Theron Edgerton was not going to stop, and successfully passed the casting to play the main role in a crime action movie with elements of the comedy "Kingsman: Secret Service". This time, fate was more favorable to him, and made him a real Hollywood star.

Theron has a girlfriend, but he prefers not to talk about his personal life, so he practically does not appear at various events with his chosen one.

In 2017, the second part of “Kingsman” should be released, in which film enthusiasts will again see such heroes they love.

Colin Andrew Firth

Who else starred in the movie "Kingsman: The Secret Service"? Colin Firth is a famous British actor who ascended to the pinnacle of fame in 1995 due to his leading role in the film Pride and Prejudice.

Colin became the winner of the Academy Award and Golden Globe, but did not receive them. But he was solemnly awarded the Volpi Cup “For Best Actor”, and this played by no means the last role in his career growth and demand on the set.

The filmography of the actor has more than 60 films, among which it is worth noting his appearance in the films "Dorian Gray", "Bridget Jones's Diary", "The Last Legion", "Classmates", "Kingsman: Secret Service".

Colin Firth is absolutely happy in family life with his beloved wife Libya and their common children - Luke and Mateo. However, he does not forget about his son from his first marriage with Meg Tilly, William Joseph Firth. They have a great relationship, and for the children of the ex-wife from other men, he became a wonderful stepfather, always ready to help and give a hint at a difficult moment.

S. Cookson

Sophie Cookson, a young and ambitious British actress, has already managed to make herself known to the world by playing one of the leading roles in the series Moonfleet, which began shooting in 2013. And although the girl’s filmography has only 9 films, Sophie knows the whole world thanks to the role of Roxy in the Hollywood blockbuster “Kingsman: Secret Service”.

About the early years and studies of Cookson, practically nothing is known. She also hides the details of her personal life, which greatly intrigues the fans. Sophie Cookson does not like to talk about family matters, preferring exclusively to talk about work and her future roles in films where she will act in films.

However, the life of the 26-year-old beauty lies ahead, and journalists will still have time to learn all the secrets that this charming actress hides so carefully.

Samuel L. Jackson

Who else had the opportunity to show their excellent game in the movie "Kingsman: Secret Service"? Samuel L. Jackson became famous for his roles in cinema and theater productions. Also, many movie lovers know him as a great film producer.

He received his first praise from the critics of the film for the protagonist he played, Geytor Purifi, in the film Tropical Fever. Of course, after this, the actor had many ups and downs, but the love of fans and fans of his immense talent did not decrease from this. His acting career began in 1970, and since he first came to the set, he managed to star in more than 70 films of famous filmmakers.

In 2015, he played the role of the notorious bandit Richmond Valentine in the acclaimed action movie Kingsman: The Secret Service. The appearance of this actor is also expected in the second part of the film, the premiere of which, presumably, will take place in 2017.

Samuel Leroy Jackson is a rare example of a faithful family man. Unlike most of his colleagues, he did not start dozens of novels, but married and lived most of his life with the only woman he still values ​​very much - Latana Richardson. In the marriage, the couple had a daughter, Zoe, who is currently producing the famous American sports channel.

Mark Strong

Mark Strong is a British actor with Italian-Australian roots. His real name is Marco Giuseppe Salussolia.

As a young guy, he wanted to become a lawyer, but soon he preferred acting. He took part not only in filming, but also in many theatrical productions, so he became famous in London long before his first appearance on television.

In the movie, Mark Strong made his debut in the first decade of the 2000s, when a film with his participation entitled “Young Victoria” (2009) was presented to the audience. The actor impressed the audience with the ability to get used to the role and portray it so realistically as if he was playing himself.

In the movie Kingsman: The Secret Service, Mark Strong played the role of Marilyn.

In the personal life of the film actor, too, everything is fine. He is married to a wonderful woman Lisa Marshall, and together a married couple brings up two sons - Gabriel and Roman. The godfather of Mark Strong's youngest son is Daniel Craig, known for playing the role of James Bond.

Michael Kane

Michael Kane (real name Maurice Joseph Micklewright) is deservedly considered one of the most sought-after British actors. Filmmakers and fans are attracted to him by the fact that he has a cockney accent, and this is his main highlight. The actor played more than a hundred roles, and won such awards as: two Oscars, two BAFTA awards, three Golden Globes, and one US Screen Actors Guild Award. In addition, for more than 2 dozen roles, he was nominated for the above listed awards, however, he remained among the nominees without receiving the coveted figurines.

But even these minor defeats at the awarding ceremonies for various merits in the development of cinema did not make it less popular and in demand. Fans praised his role in Kingsman: The Secret Service. Michael Kane played Arthur in it. According to fans, it was he who brought the success of the film, because an experienced actor not only played a role, but also gave useful tips and instructions on the set to younger and less experienced colleagues.

Samantha Zoe Janus (Womack)

Samantha Womack (birth name - Samantha Zoe Janus) is a famous British film actress, singer and model. About the early years of her life, a woman does not really like to talk. Her father left the family when Samantha was still a young girl. A little later, the mother married a second time, and the family moved to Edinburgh.

There, the girl immediately became interested in acting, and after graduating from secondary school she entered the theater. After the debut appearance in the musical “Lubrication”, staged in 1993, proposals for cooperation from famous filmmakers fell on a talented girl, as if from a cornucopia.

Samantha Womack was married only once. Her chosen one was the Italian Mauro Mantovani. She lived with him for some time in Italy, then their family relations ceased. Now the woman is dating a famous actor Mark Womack, so she prefers to be called by the name of her beloved man. Together with her lover, the actress brings up her son Benjamin and daughter Lily-Rose.

In 2009, Samantha's father was found hanged in his apartment. The actress herself prefers not to comment on this incident, and refuses to speak on a topic relating to them with her father's relationship.

Interesting facts about the filming of the film "Kingsman: Secret Service"

1. The film was based on the story from the Secret Service comic, sponsored by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.
2. The director of the film - Matthew Vaughn - refused to work on the film "X-Men: Days of the Past Future" for "Kingsman."
3. Initially, it was assumed that Meerlin, who was played in the movie by Mark Strong, should have a Welsh accent. However, the actor, having Australian and Italian blood, did not succeed, so it was decided to dwell on the Scottish dialect.
4. In the original version of the comic, Gazelle is a man, not a woman. However, the creators of the film decided to move a little away from the "source", and make Gazelle a female character.
5. To fully match the image of an ideal fighter with enviable combat skills, Colin Firth gave training six months. During this time, he managed to work out with several masters of martial arts to get into the right physical shape, and to learn several dozens of the most difficult martial arts.
6. Most of the audience was struck and impressed by the scene in the church, where there was a fierce battle. Despite the fact that it was one of the most difficult psychological techniques for moviegoers, they managed to remove this moment in just 1 take.

Kigsman: Secret Service Awards and Nominations

1. The "best villain" of 2016 was recognized as the hero of Samuel L. Jackson. For his role, the actor became the nominee for the MTV Movie Awards.
2. In 2016, the film "Kingsman: Secret Service" was nominated for a Saturn Award in 5 categories, but, unfortunately, he did not manage to win a single award.
3. In 2015, T. Edgerton received his first Empire prize for best acting debut.