Laura Fraser
Along the way, they meet a colorful cast of characters including the famous writer Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany), the stubborn blacksmith Kate (Laura Fraser), the lovely Lady Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon), and the villainous Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell).
Where is Jocelyn from in A Knight’s Tale?
Nevada native Shannyn Sossamon was in her early twenties when she was cast in her breakout role as the fair maiden Jocelyn — whose hand in marriage becomes the cherished prize — in the 2001 love story “A Knight’s Tale.”
How old is Heath Ledger in A Knight’s Tale?
22-year-old
And although Ledger perceives the movie as an ensemble piece — his character, William Thatcher, does have a ragtag band of buddies — the 22-year-old actor is the face on the billboards, trailer, and TV ads.
What was Shannyn Sossamon in?
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Myra Denning |
| 2007 | Dirt | Kira Klay |
| 2007–2008 | Moonlight | Coraline |
| 2010 | How to Make It in America | Gingy Wu |
Is The Knight’s Tale historically accurate?
The rating of the film in regards to entertainment is a 5/5 but ⅗ for historical accuracy. The film was engaging and enjoyable but, while it brought a comedic feel, the accuracy of the film lacked authenticity to the time period when it came to original outfits as well as some other details along the way.
What’s Shannyn Sossamon doing now?
After becoming a mom for a second time, and spending time honing her musical talent, she might be ready to hit the screen again. According to Variety, Shannyn Sossamon is getting set to be a lead in a new drama on Fox called The Cleaning Lady.
Who are the actors in the movie a Knight’s tale?
Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, the protagonist who is a brave and loyal peasant who has dreamt of being a knight since childhood. Shannyn Sossamon as Jocelyn, a lady of noble birth, bound to the church and encouraged to be faithful to God but enjoys the fun and tricks in life.
Is Kate a girl or boy blacksmith?
Oh, and they meet Kate (Laura Fraser), a female blacksmith with a chip on her shoulder and the ability to make armor better and lighter than anyone else in the world. What I love about Kate is how much she, as a character, really is no different from all of the men.
Who is Heath Ledger in the knight’s armor?
Will (Heath Ledger) is a poor nobody working for a knight when the knight kicks it before they can all get paid. Instead of just hightailing it off on their own, Will convinces the other squires, Wat (Alan Tudyk) and Roland (Mark Addy) to dress him up in the knight’s armor and let him finish the tournament.
Where does the title the Knight’s tale come from?
The film takes its title from Chaucer’s “The Knight’s Tale” in his The Canterbury Tales, though the plot is not similar.
