"...And those whose destiny is tied to it." Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince Dastan, who looks like he realised the dagger shouldn't be used as a letter opener.

"He's one of those guys who can be a romantic hero. He's handsome, he's a wonderful actor," enthuses Bruckheimer. "I've always wanted to work with him. We got very lucky that he A) liked the material and B) was available to do it. There was no other choice."