Merlin: The Return
Synopsis
When Merlin cast a positive spell to protect the knights of the Round Table, he used ancient magic drawing on the power of Stonehenge, and the knights were put into a sort of suspended animation. The evil Morgana and her son Mordred were banished into another world for 1500 years, but a 20th-century scientist finds a gateway, and the dark lord has a vicious scheme to enslave King Arthur's world.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-08
Top Cast
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Tia Carrere
Dr. Maxwell
Rik Mayall
Merlin
Patrick Bergin
King Arthur
Craig Sheffer
Mordred
Adrian Paul
Lancelot
Byron Taylor
Richie Gould
Julie Hartley
Guinevere
Leigh Greyvenstein
Kate
Grethe Fox
Morgana
Jennifer Steyn
Richie's Mom
Anthony Bishop
Gawain
Lynne White
Aunt Everlyn
Jocelyn Broderick
Megan
Lee-Anne Liebenberg
Mordred Personal Bodyguard 1
Connie Giles
Mordred Personal Bodyguard 2
Chantell Stander
Lady-in-Waiting 4
Gabriella Cirillo
Lady in Waiting 3
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Matthews
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Matthews
- Original Score
- Mark Thomas
- Original Title
- Merlin: The Return
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Peakviewing Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Matthews
Paul Matthews
Mark Thomas
Vincent G. Cox
Peter Davies
Paul Matthews, Elizabeth Matthews
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Matthews
Director
Paul Matthews
Producer
Peter Davies
Editor
Paul Matthews
Writer
Elizabeth Matthews
Producer
Vincent G. Cox
Director of Photography
Mark Thomas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merlin: The Return
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What is Merlin: The Return about?
When Merlin cast a positive spell to protect the knights of the Round Table, he used ancient magic drawing on the power of Stonehenge, and the knights were put into a sort of suspended animation. The evil Morgana and her son Mordred were banished into another world for 1500 years, but a 20th-century scientist finds a gateway, and the dark lord has a vicious scheme to enslave King Arthur's world.
Who directed Merlin: The Return?
Merlin: The Return was directed by Paul Matthews.
Who stars in Merlin: The Return?
The principal cast of Merlin: The Return includes Tia Carrere, Rik Mayall, Patrick Bergin, Craig Sheffer, Adrian Paul.
When was Merlin: The Return released and how long is it?
Merlin: The Return was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Merlin: The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merlin: The Return was composed by Mark Thomas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merlin: The Return?
Merlin: The Return holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).