Four years after Kaamelott – the first part, which brought 2.6 million viewers to cinemas – despite the health pass coming in on the same day of its theatrical release – Alexandre Astier returns with the second part of his mural, inspired by his cult series.
For reference, this second opus is divided into two parts, as indicated by its title Kaamelott – Part Two (Part 1).
When is Kaamelott – part two coming out?
King Arthur Returns hits our cinemas this Wednesday, October 22, with the first part released and the second part announced for November 11, 2026. Therefore, fans will have to wait more than a year for the end of the historical epic.
Written, directed and performed by Alexandre Astier, the two parts were filmed over 8 consecutive months, starting in the summer of 2024. A large-scale shoot that required a lot of special effects and preparation.
Speaking to Patrick Bode on the Axolot YouTube channel, Alexandre Astier revealed last March that the two-volume film took 100 days to complete (by comparison, a standard film takes about 30 days). The director also mentions “colossal shot”along withMany studios, many sets”, “78 Actors”. And to summarize: “he’s a monster”.
True, Alexander Astier does not give spoilers, but promises “surprises”. Nevertheless, he agreed to share a rather incredible anecdote about the underwater sequence.
Alexander Astier training
He says: “I had to get into a small car that had to go underwater. I invented in the script a kind of proto-submarine from the ancient era. When I got to the country where we were going to do all this, I was told that the guys really couldn’t build the car we sent them the plans for.
They told me: “You risk drowning!” are we trying again let’s not try In fact, I had to learn to free dive. I had to do it without a device. In the huge hustle and bustle of shooting – you have to answer 2,000 questions a day, it’s a crazy schedule, crazy pace, and what’s more, it was all in English and difficult – in the middle of it all, the producer suddenly said: “We have to leave Alexander alone, he has to think!”.
I had to learn to free dive.
Because diving requires meditation! You have to learn patience. Without taking a breath, I managed to increase the minutes, I reached more than four, but you have to leave me alone! When you say to a group of 90 people, ‘Give it up, he’s breathing’, it was incredible.”
What will Kaamelott – the second part be about?
The official synopsis for the feature film is: The Gods Are Angry With Arthur! After the destruction of Camelot, his stubborn refusal to kill Lancelot sets the kingdom of Logres in a hurry. He gathers his knights, foolish rookies, and disillusioned veterans around a new round table and sends them to prove their worth in the four corners of the world, from the orcan swamps to the icy lands of the opalescent dragon.
The end of the first part indicated the presence of ghosts summoned by Lancelot (Thomas Cousso) and the gradual physical transformation of Arthur’s sworn enemy. The castle was partially destroyed to rebuild the kingdom and protect some allies.
The first poster for part two shows Alexandre Astier lying on tangled wooden planks with the Camelot logo on them, with Excalibur next to him. The actor and director have been eyeing the lens with concern, and the latter’s comment on the poster’s tweet seems to confirm the danger: “No matter what we say or do, it’s getting dangerously close…“
This poster refers directly to the first opus, where Arthur discovers a new round table made by Bohort, Gawain and others to “resist” Lancelot’s tyranny.
The table described by the king: “Modest, unassuming, assembled without pompous artifice, with preserved elements, round enough so that no one falls into one corner or far from another.” In this second feature film, Arthur and his followers must rebuild Camelot and face Lancelot and his ghosts.
The first teaser was also released on August 14. In particular, we can see a silhouette – which we assume is Lancelot – of what appears to be a giant ghost, presumably that of his father, King Ban. An image that directly echoes the final scene of Camelot – Part One. The video also highlights the variety of settings: snowy landscapes, northern lights, but also drier regions.
Discovering new landscapes
In their new adventure, King Arthur’s knights are led to explore new territories. Pictures that announce a more ambitious and more spectacular sequel.
Alexandre Astier also posted on social networks a (very) long list of actors participating in the two parts of the second part, along with a message in which he mentioned the story.
“The second part of Camelot is the chapter where Arthur sends his knights – veterans or newcomers, long-time companions or newcomers of the year – on an adventure. Therefore, it is a huge number of characters, grouped in teams, who leave the Round Table to prove their valor and their courage in the four corners of the world. The attention was not compressed into two hours. But it is really one part: one clear unit of time, the same The worlds, the same adventurers… and above all, the same shooting, which lasts for more than eight months.”
Who will be in the casting?
You can see, the casting of this second opus is impressive and has many surprises!
There are returns, including one that many had hoped for: Simon Astier, who played Yvain, the Lion Knight and Arthur’s bride, a character who was absent from “KV1,” as well as Cadoc de Vannes, the brash Caradoc’s brother, who was also absent from the first installment.
Virginie Ledoyen is entering the franchise, but to reprise an existing role, that of Anna from Tintagel, previously played by Anouk Greenberg. We can also celebrate the arrival of Frank Dubosky in Alfarn and Redouane Bouguereba (Silas)!
On the other hand, there is one major absentee: Perceval de Galles, played by Franck Pitio, is noticeably absent. Are you going alone in search of the Grail in the name of Arthur? Here’s hoping one of the two films addresses this striking absence.
Alexander Astier also comments:I admit that one of my first pleasures as a director is to welcome new actors into the world of K, which has become something of an institution for some. Young actors and actresses who are often a little intimidated by the idea of joining the ‘historic’ and who find their place among us – maybe for a long time, who knows?”
what is duration
On October 13, SND revealed the official duration Camelot – part two. The first part of the second opus of the adventures of Arthur Pendragon and the new Knights of the Round Table will last 2 hours and 19 minutes, or 19 minutes longer. Camelot – the first part.
Is there a third part planned?
Announcing the first feature film inspired by the iconic series, Alexandre Astier explained that he was considering a trilogy. The second part, divided into two parts, should therefore not be marked as the end of the saga. Kaamelott – The film of the third part should logically see the light of day after the release of the two parts of the second part.
guest Geneva International Film Festival In December 2022, the director and the author were already talking about the event that will probably mark the completion of his fresco and, therefore, the third and last opus: “I’m not there yet because it’s the end of the third film, so it’s not time yet, but I still have to ask myself if Arthur is going to die. The legend is pretty clear about that. So I’m not saying what I’m going to do, I don’t know, but it’s a topic that’s definitely going to be on the table.”
Looking forward to more on this third chapter and its aftermath, Kaamelott – Part Two (Part 1) It will be available in our cinemas from October 22.
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