The long-awaited The Elder Scrolls movie is finally coming to the big screen, with Alan Ritchson and Mads Mikkelsen set to star in what could be the most ambitious fantasy epic of the decade. Based on Bethesda’s beloved video game franchise, which has captivated millions of players over the last two decades, the film will transport viewers to the legendary continent of Tamriel, a world of magic, dragons, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies. The movie adaptation of The Elder Scrolls will take place in the province of Skyrim, drawing inspiration from the highly successful The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game but expanding the story with new characters and unique plotlines. Alan Ritchson, known for his role in Reacher and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, will star as Dovahkiin, a warrior with the power of the dragonborn—a rare individual able to speak in the ancient dragon language and absorb the souls of defeated dragons. The movie follows Dovahkiin’s journey from a fugitive on the run to the savior of Skyrim, where he must stop the resurrected dragon Alduin, known as the World-Eater, from destroying the world. Opposite Ritchson is the Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, whose casting as Alduin, in human form, has set the internet abuzz. Mikkelsen, known for his roles in Hannibal, Doctor Strange, and Another Round, will portray the menacing dragon-turned-ancient sorcerer, who seeks to bring about the end of the world and establish himself as the ultimate power in Tamriel.