Interview: Scott Adkins On His Pulsating New Actioner Prisoner of War

Before the release of Scott Adkins’ Prisoner of War, the martial arts icon sat down with us to discuss the upcoming film.

Prisoner of War follows James Wright (Adkins), a British SAS officer who is captured and forced to fight in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. After being shot down during the Battle of Bataan, Wright is forced to go against the camp’s most skilled fighters to save his life.

Alongside Adkins (who also wrote the story behind this film), Prisoner of War also stars Peter Shinkoda, Michael Copon, Gabbi Garcia and UFC veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Louis Mandylor directs.

Official Synopsis:

Starring martial arts icon Scott Adkins as British SAS officer James Wright, Prisoner of War tells the story of a soldier captured by the Japanese and held in a Philippine POW camp. Before the entire colony embarks upon the Bataan Death March, Wright and his fellow prisoners are forced to compete in brutal death matches for the entertainment of their captors. Adkins puts in a career-best performance as the man who may be able to save them all. 

Chatting with Adkins, the actor delved into his character, collaborating with the crew and more.

You can watch the full interview below:

Prisoner of War is in US cinemas and on VOD from September 19th.

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Ibrahim is a film journalist, writer and lecturer of media studies. He has written for The People's Magazine, BFI, The Face and more. His four favourite films are: The Lord of the Rings, Seven Samurai, 12 Angry Men and The Passion of Joan of Arc.

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