First Look at Sir Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham

Mazer Rackham has “Authority and Mystery”

Here it is! Entertainment Weekly has just released the first look at Sir Ben Kingsley as the Earth’s half-Maori war hero, Mazer Rackham. Note the amazing ancient Maori tattoos on his face!

Kingsley speaks about his character saying, “In the script, which I think is beautifully written, what come across is the authority and mystery.” Read more about what those tattoos mean and what Kingsley has to say about the ‘Ender’s Game’ movie over on EW!

How do you think he looks? Are you mad that the ‘Ender’s Game’ publicity has decided not to keep Mazer’s existance a secret? Leave your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to pick up a print version of this image from Friday’s issue of Entertainment Weekly.

On another note, only 6 months until the release of the ‘Ender’s Game’ movie and 6 days until the online global release of the first teaser trailer!

The ‘Ender’s Game’ movie will be released in U.S. theaters November 1, 2013.