March 17, 2010 04:55:40 GMT
Instead of following Jake Gyllenhaal's Dastan, the snippet focuses on the young boy before he grows up as the Prince of Persia.
Walt Disney Pictures has released a brand new featurette for "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" which is aimed to explain the background of Dastan. Beside sharing the making of adventure scene undergone by the street kid, the snippet also gives preview to how the brave young boy grows up as the Prince of Persia.
Set in the mystical lands of Persia, the film follows a rogue prince named Dastan who finds himself reluctantly joining forces with a mysterious princess named Tamina as the fate of the world is in grave danger. Together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as the titular character with William Foster portraying young Dastan and Gemma Arterton playing Tamina. "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" is additionally supported by Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina and Toby Kebbell on the cast ensemble. This action adventure is directed by "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" helmer Mike Newell and set to hit theaters across the U.S. on May 28.