IESB.com got their hands on a worldwide survey asking the audience who they want to see as the main man in the Prince of Persia movie. Well the results were unanimous - and here's the funny part - out of the 15 million people who took part in the survey, 70% of them wanted David K. Zandi to play the role. What's so funny about that? Well, David is the prince of Persia in real life!

And we might just see David playing the role. He is an actor and is proficient in both fencing and Roman sword fighting. So there won't be much need for professional training.

The adaptation of the Prince of Persia videogame has caused quite a stir amongst the fanboys on the web. Michael Bay passed on the project and it has landed in the lap of director Mike Newell.

Newell recently said, "[Prince of Persia is] a great story. If you had read the script, you would know that it wasn't a video game. It's very exciting and it's immensely romantic and it's like Lost Horizon. It takes you to somewhere you've never been."

Casting for the lead role has been underway and the IESB had gotten it's hands on a casting report for the film that focuses on the lead character and potential actors.

Five questions were asked to a worldwide audience as well as an American audience.
It looks like David Zandi is the favored.
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  • 1
    Xenctuary Mar 15, 08
    Who better to play the part as the "Prince of Persia" than the Prince of Persia himself?

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    Blackfalcon Mar 15, 08
    Woah, what a coincidence! And he can act and swordfight! =D
  • 1
    jmac353 Mar 15, 08
    Bullshit. That's Orlando Bloom.
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    Subzer0 Mar 15, 08
    Wow. They could not have gotten a better actor to portray the Prince of Persia other then the Prince himself. ^^

    Coming from a huge PoP fan, I can't wait!
  • 0
    Stitch Mar 15, 08
    LOL!
    Wow, such coincidence.
    I guess it's better that way, because this actor doesn't have to go in is acting role, since he already does that for 24/7.
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    Shadow of Death* Mar 15, 08
    Wait...There is a person who is a Prince....and he is in the acting business?

    Kinda odd 0_o

    But since it seems he is actually suited for the role, let him do it and hope it turns out good
    • 0
      Blackfalcon Mar 19, 08
      More cool than odd in my opinion!!! =D
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    NB Mar 16, 08
    That would be kinda cool, I love the games, I wanna see a movie now.
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    Miss Razz Mar 16, 08
    It's freakish that he is the prince of Persia, and looks like the game version of the Prince of Persia, and has acting ability, and has sword-fighting skills. Could there be anyone more perfect for the role? If Hollywood don't pick this guy, then they're sick in the head.XD
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    Rune Ripper Mar 16, 08
    Extremely coincidental. The director of the film is very lucky to have found him.
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    Guugley Mar 16, 08
    I wasn't even aware that a Prince of Persia movie was being made to be honest.
    I agree with what GG said, they'd be 'sick in the head' not to choose him.
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    kspiess Mar 17, 08
    Wow. That'd be incredible if the actual Prince of Persia played...the Prince of Persia.

    Cool story...

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