Against his father's advice, Mathayus joins the Black Scorpions, the best warriors of the Emperor of Akkad. He meets Layla during training but is apprehended by Sargon, the army commander. After the death of his father, Mathayus graduates but must now take a stand when commanded by new Emperor Sargon to kill his brother.
STARRING: Michael Copon, Karen David, Randy Couture
GENRE: Action/Adventure
Trivia:
* The movie is a prequel to the 2002 film The Scorpion King which was a huge success.
* The Rock's payday of $5.5 million made the Guinness Book of Records for the highest salary for a first-time leading man.
Catch the action-packed adventure 'The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior' on Saturday, 3rd April only on HBO.
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