Quantcast
Published On: Fri, Jun 10th, 2016

Jack Huston talks ‘Ben-Hur’ chariot race as new trailer released

The 2016 remake of the 1959 classic Ben-Hur is taking the epic story to another level, and ET went behind the scenes for an exclusive look, talking with star Jack Huston.

“It’s sort of like when people say respect the sea,” Huston said of the famous chariot race. “If something goes wrong, it can go wrong quick and you have to be very aware of it.”

Based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, Ben-Hur follows the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell) and forced into slavery.

After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption.

Even with special effects, Huston had to take the filming of the race sequence seriously, telling ET that the 32 horses race up to 40 mph, saying that “That thing has no suspension. Everything it hits — you feel everything. The whole thing is shaking like crazy.”

To capture the thunderous feel of the race, the film crew attached microphones to the horses to record the sound of pounding hooves, and GoPro cameras were buried in the sand.

Check out the video featurette below, Ben-Hur, also stars Morgan Freeman as Messala and Rodrigo Santoro, opening in theaters on August 19.


On the DISPATCH: Headlines  Local  Opinion

Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter

* indicates required
/ ( mm / dd ) [ALL INFO CONFIDENTIAL]

About the Author

- Stephen is a contributor and writer on The Dispatch. Stephen is the founder and editor for the Steven Spielberg Fan Club website and contributes to pop culture stories on The Dispatch, especially upcoming movie news. Beginning in 2016, Stephen took the role of Managing Editor for the Tampa Dispatch.

Tags

Leave a comment

XHTML: You can use these html tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter



Recent Posts

How Much Is Your Safety Worth? The Average Defective Airbag Settlement

March 23, 2023, Comments Off on How Much Is Your Safety Worth? The Average Defective Airbag Settlement

A Guide on How to Protect Your EV in Hot Weather

March 23, 2023, Comments Off on A Guide on How to Protect Your EV in Hot Weather

The Real Benefits of Decluttering: Creating Space and Peace of Mind

March 21, 2023, Comments Off on The Real Benefits of Decluttering: Creating Space and Peace of Mind

Divorce or legal separation: which is right for you?

March 21, 2023, Comments Off on Divorce or legal separation: which is right for you?

The Fluctuating Fortunes of Spot Gold Price

March 14, 2023, Comments Off on The Fluctuating Fortunes of Spot Gold Price

How a Bus Accident Attorney Can Help Those Injured On Public Transportation

March 14, 2023, Comments Off on How a Bus Accident Attorney Can Help Those Injured On Public Transportation

California Domestic Violence Laws: A Quick Legal Guide

March 1, 2023, Comments Off on California Domestic Violence Laws: A Quick Legal Guide

Home Improvement Tips for the Busy Entrepreneur

March 1, 2023, Comments Off on Home Improvement Tips for the Busy Entrepreneur

Categories

Archives