Merlin's Apprentice
| Merlin's Apprentice | |
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| Written by |
Roger Soffer Christian Ford |
| Directed by | David Wu |
| Starring |
Sam Neill Miranda Richardson John Reardon Christopher Jacot Meghan Ory Tegan Moss |
| Theme music composer | Lawrence Shragge |
| Country of origin |
USA Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Robert Halmi, Jr. Robert Halmi, Sr. Matthew O'Connor Michael O'Connor Roger Soffer |
| Cinematography | John Spooner |
| Editor(s) | David Wu |
| Running time | 176 mins |
| Distributor | Hallmark Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original release | April 14, 2006 (UK) |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Merlin |
Merlin's Apprentice (sometimes called Merlin's Apprentice: The Search for the Holy Grail) is a 2006 miniseries. It is a sequel to the hit 1998 television miniseries Merlin with Sam Neill and Miranda Richardson reprising their roles as Merlin and the Lady of the Lake, albeit slightly different versions of their characters.
While being vaguely based on Arthurian legend, its plot is set after the death of King Arthur and completely different from the traditional legends.
Satisfied at Camelot's conditions, Merlin (Sam Neill) decides to go on vacation in order to rejuvenate. This vacation nap is supposed to last a few months, but when Merlin awakes, he finds he has slept for fifty years. Upon his return to Camelot, he discovers a downtrodden place. Almost all of those he knew have died; Lord Weston (Garwin Sanford) runs the kingdom; and the Holy Grail has departed from the castle. However, Merlin's protective enchantments have held invaders in check.
A young thief named Jack (John Reardon) and his tagalong pig Sir Snout stowaway in a cart entering Camelot, angering its driver Squire Brian. Jack is no ordinary vagrant, as he possesses some rudimentary magical skills. Jack enters the chamber of Yvonne (Tegan Moss), granddaughter of Sir Gawain and steals a pendant. Yvonne enters and while Jack hides, Master Graham (Christopher Jacot), a local blacksmith whom she loves, visits her. Jack then attempts to steal Merlin's wand while Merlin concentrates on the whereabouts of the Grail. Merlin senses the visitor, and at first evicts him, but later apprentices Jack after a vision of the Holy Grail appears to both of them.
The only training the film shows is Merlin tempting Jack with food while telling Jack to resist his hunger and seek a ring that was lost in the castle (which turns out to be the former Round Table). It is around this time that Jack learns the truth of Brian, who is actually Brianna (Meghan Ory). She disguises herself in order to avenge a wrong done to her family.
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