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Alex Rider (character)
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Alex Rider is a fictional character
, and the protagonist
and title character of the popular Alex Rider
novel series by British
author Anthony Horowitz
. He has also been featured in three short stories
written by Horowitz based in the same canon
as the series; Secret Weapon
, Christmas at Gunpoint
and Alex Rider: Incident in Nice
.
Alex is a young agent
for MI6, the British
international intelligence service. At no more than fourteen years of age, Alex was forced into this occupation after MI6 noticed Alex's many talents. He has not only worked for MI6 but also the CIA, Scorpia and, in Snakehead
, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service
.
In the film adaption of Stormbreaker
, Alex Rider was portrayed by Alex Pettyfer
.
After Jack Starbright is killed by a car bomb in Egypt in Scorpia Rising, Alex moves permanently to the United States, with Sabina Pleasure's parents being made his legal guardians.
Alex's athletic
talents greatly assist him during his missions many times: for example, in Stormbreaker
, he rides a four-wheeler to elude guards; in Point Blanc
he snowboards down a mountain on an ironing board to escape Point Blanc Academy, in Skeleton Key
he scuba dives into Skeleton Key, in Scorpia
he BASE jumps into a factory, in Ark Angel
he walks between two apartment buildings on a tightrope and in Snakehead
, he kayaks down a river on a makeshift kayak
As the series progresses, Alex becomes more skilled at spying. He later pursues Damian Cray alone after MI6 refuse to investigate him, and is recruited by the CIA in the United States, and later by the ASIS in Australia although in each case only for specific missions.
on his left shoulder. He is very fit, being described as having "the body of an athlete." Alex is 5' 7" tall and weighs 140 lbs although this conflicts with the data presented in the film. He sometimes wears casual clothing (such as jeans
, T-shirts), but mostly wears sportier clothing such as tracksuits. Alex is occasionally described as wearing a wooden bead necklace.
In the later novels, even though Alex stays fourteen (until the final book) he is described as looking older - due to the emotional and physical stress he endures because of his missions. Also, his injuries gradually accumulate. After the novel Scorpia, he has a bullet wound, as well as several scars and bruises from previous assignments.
to study law in London, and being employed by his uncle as a housekeeper and babysitter for Alex, who was seven years old at the time. She has known Alex for seven years. After Ian died, Jack became Alex's guardian. Even though it was originally her job to care for Alex, they have grown attached and their relationship has become very personal. However, as Alex's MI6 life starts to take a toll on him, it also places somewhat of a strain on their relationship - Jack is always very worried and upset that Alex's life is constantly being put in danger. In the final novel, Scorpia Rising
, she decides to accompany Alex to Egypt for his mission. After the two are captured by Razim's men, Jack comes to experience, for the first time, what it has been like for Alex on a mission. She attempts to escape, and nearly succeeds, but Razim is merely using her for his "measurement of pain" experiment, and has Julius Grief detonate a bomb on the Land Rover she is driving, killing her instantly. Alex's grief is enough to cause him to black out...
to live in America. Although Alex suspects he will never see her again, she later sends him a card when Alex is in the hospital after being shot by a sniper. She shows up at the end of Snakehead to have dinner with him. She then invites him to celebrate New Year with her family in Scotland, where the plot of Crocodile Tears
begins. In Scorpia Rising
, after the death of Jack while on a mission in Egypt, Sabina's family become his new legal guardians.
. At the time, Alex originally vows to kill him. Later, during the events of Eagle Strike
, it is revealed that Gregorovich worked with Alex's father John 15 years prior. When Gregorovich's friend captures Alex, Gregorovich is able to arrange for Alex to do bullfighting
instead of being shot directly, leading to Alex being able to escape. At the end of the novel, when Damian Cray (the man who hired Gregorovich) orders him to kill Alex, he refuses and is shot and killed. Before dying, Gregorovich tells Alex that he worked with his father and to go to Venice and find Scorpia to find his destiny.
film directed by Geoffrey Sax
, Alex Rider is played by Alex Pettyfer
, a British
actor
. Pettyfer was chosen from 500 hopefuls for the role of Alex.
Anthony Horowitz
, who was the screenwriter
for the film as well as the author of the novels, recommended Pettyfer to play Alex Rider after seeing him in Tom Brown's Schooldays
. Horowitz gave Pettyfer intense guidance on becoming the character of Alex Rider, expressing him and bringing his athletic talents, intellect and charm to the screen.
The role of Alex Rider was said to be the most physically demanding ever taken by a child actor. Pettyfer undertook martial arts
training with Hong Kong
martial arts choreographer Donnie Yen
, as well as horseback riding. Pettyfer did most of his own stunts in the film, and underwent major physical preparation for the role.
Pettyfer was fifteen years old at the time of the film's shooting, a year older than his character. He is not expected to reprise his role in any future Alex Rider films, because he is now too old.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, and the protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
and title character of the popular Alex Rider
Alex Rider
Alex Rider is a series of spy novels by British author Anthony Horowitz about a 14-15 year old spy named Alex Rider. The series is aimed primarily at young adults. Nine novels have been published to date, as well as three graphic novels, three short stories and a supplementary book...
novel series by British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
author Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Craig Horowitz is an English novelist and screenwriter. He has written many children's novels, including The Power of Five, Alex Rider and The Diamond Brothers series and has written over fifty books. He has also written extensively for television, adapting many of Agatha Christie's...
. He has also been featured in three short stories
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
written by Horowitz based in the same canon
Canon (fiction)
In the context of a work of fiction, the term canon denotes the material accepted as "official" in a fictional universe's fan base. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction, which are not considered canonical...
as the series; Secret Weapon
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon
"Alex Rider: Secret Weapon" is a short story by British author Anthony Horowitz.Like Horowitz's Alex Rider series, it is about a fourteen-year-old boy named Alex Rider, who is a spy for MI6 against his will.Secret Weapon is canon...
, Christmas at Gunpoint
Alex Rider: Christmas at Gunpoint
Alex Rider: Christmas At Gunpoint is a short story by British author Anthony Horowitz. It features the protagonist of Horowitz's Alex Rider series, a young boy named Alex Rider who is forced to become an agent for MI6....
and Alex Rider: Incident in Nice
Alex Rider: Incident in Nice
Alex Rider: Incident in Nice is a short story by British author Anthony Horowitz.It was published in The Times newspaper on 9 November 2009. It is part of the Horowitz's Alex Rider series, featuring the teenage MI6 agent Alex Rider...
.
Alex is a young agent
Espionage
Espionage or spying involves an individual obtaining information that is considered secret or confidential without the permission of the holder of the information. Espionage is inherently clandestine, lest the legitimate holder of the information change plans or take other countermeasures once it...
for MI6, the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
international intelligence service. At no more than fourteen years of age, Alex was forced into this occupation after MI6 noticed Alex's many talents. He has not only worked for MI6 but also the CIA, Scorpia and, in Snakehead
Snakehead (novel)
Snakehead is the seventh novel in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in Australia on 28 September 2008, in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2007, and in the U.S. on 13 November 2007. The title comes from the name given to Asian gangs involved in...
, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
The Australian Secret Intelligence Service is the Australian government intelligence agency responsible for collecting foreign intelligence, undertaking counter-intelligence activities and cooperation with other intelligence agencies overseas...
.
In the film adaption of Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker (film)
Stormbreaker is a 2006 British spy film based on Anthony Horowitz's novel of the same name, the first novel in the Alex Rider series. It stars newcomer Alex Pettyfer as the teenage spy alongside actors Mickey Rourke and Bill Nighy...
, Alex Rider was portrayed by Alex Pettyfer
Alex Pettyfer
Alexander Richard "Alex" Pettyfer is an English actor and model. He appeared in school plays and on television before being cast as Alex Rider, the main character in the 2006 film version of Stormbreaker. Pettyfer was nominated for a Young Artist Award and an Empire Award for his role. He has been...
.
Life/Biography
Before Alex became involved with MI6, he wanted to be a professional football player, but now is unsure of what he wants to do when he finishes school. Alex once joked that he wanted to be a train driver. He has stated many times that he is not interested in becoming a full-time MI6 agent.After Jack Starbright is killed by a car bomb in Egypt in Scorpia Rising, Alex moves permanently to the United States, with Sabina Pleasure's parents being made his legal guardians.
Alex's athletic
Physical fitness
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness , and specific fitness...
talents greatly assist him during his missions many times: for example, in Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker (novel)
Stormbreaker is the first novel in the Alex Rider series by British author Anthony Horowitz. It was released in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2000 and in the United States on 21 May 2001...
, he rides a four-wheeler to elude guards; in Point Blanc
Point Blanc
Point Blanc is the second book in the Alex Rider series, written by British author Anthony Horowitz...
he snowboards down a mountain on an ironing board to escape Point Blanc Academy, in Skeleton Key
Skeleton Key (novel)
Skeleton Key is the Third book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2002 and in the United States on April 28, 2003.-Plot:...
he scuba dives into Skeleton Key, in Scorpia
Scorpia
Scorpia is the fifth book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2004 and in the United States on March 17, 2005...
he BASE jumps into a factory, in Ark Angel
Ark Angel
Ark Angel is the sixth book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2005 and in the United States on April 20, 2006.- Plot summary:...
he walks between two apartment buildings on a tightrope and in Snakehead
Snakehead (novel)
Snakehead is the seventh novel in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in Australia on 28 September 2008, in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2007, and in the U.S. on 13 November 2007. The title comes from the name given to Asian gangs involved in...
, he kayaks down a river on a makeshift kayak
As the series progresses, Alex becomes more skilled at spying. He later pursues Damian Cray alone after MI6 refuse to investigate him, and is recruited by the CIA in the United States, and later by the ASIS in Australia although in each case only for specific missions.
Physical appearance
Alex Rider is described as a strikingly good-looking 14-year-old boy, with fair hair, and a handsome, slender face that "would attract plenty of girls". He has serious dark-brown eyes and a slightly hard, narrow mouth. Alex is well-built and slim, and has a tan. He is also mentioned to have a birthmarkBirthmark
A birthmark is a benign irregularity on the skin which is present at birth or appears shortly after birth, usually in the first month. They can occur anywhere on the skin. Birthmarks are caused by overgrowth of blood vessels, melanocytes, smooth muscle, fat, fibroblasts, or...
on his left shoulder. He is very fit, being described as having "the body of an athlete." Alex is 5' 7" tall and weighs 140 lbs although this conflicts with the data presented in the film. He sometimes wears casual clothing (such as jeans
Jeans
Jeans are trousers made from denim. Some of the earliest American blue jeans were made by Jacob Davis, Calvin Rogers, and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers. Historic brands include Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler...
, T-shirts), but mostly wears sportier clothing such as tracksuits. Alex is occasionally described as wearing a wooden bead necklace.
In the later novels, even though Alex stays fourteen (until the final book) he is described as looking older - due to the emotional and physical stress he endures because of his missions. Also, his injuries gradually accumulate. After the novel Scorpia, he has a bullet wound, as well as several scars and bruises from previous assignments.
Jack Starbright
One of Alex's closest friends is Jack Starbright. With his uncle having been away on missions for MI6 much of the time, Alex has spent a lot of time with Jack. Alex met Jack when she came from AmericaUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to study law in London, and being employed by his uncle as a housekeeper and babysitter for Alex, who was seven years old at the time. She has known Alex for seven years. After Ian died, Jack became Alex's guardian. Even though it was originally her job to care for Alex, they have grown attached and their relationship has become very personal. However, as Alex's MI6 life starts to take a toll on him, it also places somewhat of a strain on their relationship - Jack is always very worried and upset that Alex's life is constantly being put in danger. In the final novel, Scorpia Rising
Scorpia Rising
Scorpia Rising, the ninth novel in the Alex Rider series, was released March 2011. In the book, Scorpia is hired to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece. Their plan includes the laying of a false trail to Cairo, Egypt, killing Alex Rider, and blackmailing London into returning the Marbles...
, she decides to accompany Alex to Egypt for his mission. After the two are captured by Razim's men, Jack comes to experience, for the first time, what it has been like for Alex on a mission. She attempts to escape, and nearly succeeds, but Razim is merely using her for his "measurement of pain" experiment, and has Julius Grief detonate a bomb on the Land Rover she is driving, killing her instantly. Alex's grief is enough to cause him to black out...
Sabina Pleasure
Sabina serves as Alex's principle love interest throughout the series. The two first met while working as volunteers at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and they quickly became good friends. Sabina soon became suspicious when Alex had to leave the Championships early, and more so when Sabina saved Alex's life, and Alex then disappears on a mission for several weeks. Alex's constant disappearances place a real difficulty on their relationship, and when Sabina finally finds out the truth about Alex, things turn out differently for them. Alex's relationship with Sabina becomes a romance during their first holiday in Cornwall, when the two share a kiss one night. The next day they went out for a surfing trip, when Alex is knocked out by a massive wave and Sabina gives him CPR. Sabina soon leaves BritainUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
to live in America. Although Alex suspects he will never see her again, she later sends him a card when Alex is in the hospital after being shot by a sniper. She shows up at the end of Snakehead to have dinner with him. She then invites him to celebrate New Year with her family in Scotland, where the plot of Crocodile Tears
Crocodile tears
Crocodile tears are a false or insincere display of emotion such as a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief. The phrase gives its name to crocodile tears syndrome, an uncommon consequence of recovery from Bell's palsy where faulty regeneration of the facial nerve causes sufferers to shed tears...
begins. In Scorpia Rising
Scorpia Rising
Scorpia Rising, the ninth novel in the Alex Rider series, was released March 2011. In the book, Scorpia is hired to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece. Their plan includes the laying of a false trail to Cairo, Egypt, killing Alex Rider, and blackmailing London into returning the Marbles...
, after the death of Jack while on a mission in Egypt, Sabina's family become his new legal guardians.
Mrs. Jones
An assistant to Alan Blunt, Alex first met Mrs. Jones when she briefed him for his first mission. Mrs. Jones is very sympathetic to Alex, and offers reassurance when Alex is uneasy about what is required to do for his missions. Mrs. Jones shows great concern for Alex's situation - often protesting that he is not be used again, but all the while admitting that he is useful to MI6. She shows signs of great attachment to Alex, of an almost motherly kind. Mrs. Jones also has hinted that she has had children (at least two) and that they were taken from her, which could contribute to why she has so much sympathy for Alex. In Scorpia, Alex breaks into her apartment with the intent of assassinating her, but changes his mind at the last moment.Yassen Gregorovich
Alex first met the Russian contract killer who killed his uncle on Herod Sayle's ground during his mission in StormbreakerStormbreaker (novel)
Stormbreaker is the first novel in the Alex Rider series by British author Anthony Horowitz. It was released in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2000 and in the United States on 21 May 2001...
. At the time, Alex originally vows to kill him. Later, during the events of Eagle Strike
Eagle Strike
Eagle Strike is the fourth book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2003 and in the United States on April 12, 2004.-Chart performance:-Plot:...
, it is revealed that Gregorovich worked with Alex's father John 15 years prior. When Gregorovich's friend captures Alex, Gregorovich is able to arrange for Alex to do bullfighting
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is a traditional spectacle of Spain, Portugal, southern France and some Latin American countries , in which one or more bulls are baited in a bullring for sport and entertainment...
instead of being shot directly, leading to Alex being able to escape. At the end of the novel, when Damian Cray (the man who hired Gregorovich) orders him to kill Alex, he refuses and is shot and killed. Before dying, Gregorovich tells Alex that he worked with his father and to go to Venice and find Scorpia to find his destiny.
Novels
- StormbreakerStormbreakerStormbreaker may refer to:*Stormbreaker , a novel by Anthony Horowitz*Stormbreaker , a film based on the novel by Anthony Horowitz*Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, a video game based on the above film...
(September 4, 2000) - Point BlancPoint BlancPoint Blanc is the second book in the Alex Rider series, written by British author Anthony Horowitz...
(September 3, 2001) (Point Blank in the United States) - Skeleton KeySkeleton KeySkeleton Key is a rock band based in New York City. The band is the brainchild of bassist and singer Erik Sanko, who is the only constant member of the band...
(July 8, 2002) - Eagle StrikeEagle StrikeEagle Strike is the fourth book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2003 and in the United States on April 12, 2004.-Chart performance:-Plot:...
(April 7, 2003) - ScorpiaScorpiaScorpia is the fifth book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2004 and in the United States on March 17, 2005...
(April 1, 2004) - Ark AngelArk AngelArk Angel is the sixth book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2005 and in the United States on April 20, 2006.- Plot summary:...
(April 1, 2005) - SnakeheadSnakehead (novel)Snakehead is the seventh novel in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in Australia on 28 September 2008, in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2007, and in the U.S. on 13 November 2007. The title comes from the name given to Asian gangs involved in...
(October 31, 2007) - Crocodile TearsCrocodile tearsCrocodile tears are a false or insincere display of emotion such as a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief. The phrase gives its name to crocodile tears syndrome, an uncommon consequence of recovery from Bell's palsy where faulty regeneration of the facial nerve causes sufferers to shed tears...
(November 12, 2009) - Scorpia Rising (April 5, 2011)
- Yassen (TBA)
Graphic novels
- Stormbreaker: The Graphic NovelStormbreaker: The Graphic NovelStormbreaker: The Graphic Novel is a graphic novel, written by Antony Johnston and illustrated by sisters Kanako Damerum and Yuzuru Takasaki,...
(July, 2006 - UK) (October, 2006 - USA) - Point Blanc: The Graphic NovelPoint Blanc: The Graphic NovelPoint Blanc: The Graphic Novel is a graphic novel written by Antony Johnston and illustrated by sisters Kanako Damerum and Yuzuru Takasaki....
(September 2007 - UK) (December, 2007 - USA) - Skeleton Key: The Graphic NovelSkeleton Key: The Graphic NovelSkeleton Key: The Graphic Novel is the third graphic novel in the Alex Rider series, written by Antony Johnston and illustrated by sisters Kanako Damerum and Yuzuru Takasaki...
(September 2009 - UK)
Short stories
- Alex Rider: Secret WeaponAlex Rider: Secret Weapon"Alex Rider: Secret Weapon" is a short story by British author Anthony Horowitz.Like Horowitz's Alex Rider series, it is about a fourteen-year-old boy named Alex Rider, who is a spy for MI6 against his will.Secret Weapon is canon...
(February 9, 2003) - Alex Rider: Christmas at GunpointAlex Rider: Christmas at GunpointAlex Rider: Christmas At Gunpoint is a short story by British author Anthony Horowitz. It features the protagonist of Horowitz's Alex Rider series, a young boy named Alex Rider who is forced to become an agent for MI6....
(January 1, 2007) - Alex Rider: Incident in NiceAlex Rider: Incident in NiceAlex Rider: Incident in Nice is a short story by British author Anthony Horowitz.It was published in The Times newspaper on 9 November 2009. It is part of the Horowitz's Alex Rider series, featuring the teenage MI6 agent Alex Rider...
(November 9, 2009)
Films
- Stormbreaker (film)Stormbreaker (film)Stormbreaker is a 2006 British spy film based on Anthony Horowitz's novel of the same name, the first novel in the Alex Rider series. It stars newcomer Alex Pettyfer as the teenage spy alongside actors Mickey Rourke and Bill Nighy...
(July 21, 2006) (Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker in North America)
Film
In the 2006 StormbreakerStormbreaker (film)
Stormbreaker is a 2006 British spy film based on Anthony Horowitz's novel of the same name, the first novel in the Alex Rider series. It stars newcomer Alex Pettyfer as the teenage spy alongside actors Mickey Rourke and Bill Nighy...
film directed by Geoffrey Sax
Geoffrey Sax
Geoffrey Sax is a British film and television director, who has worked on a variety of critically acclaimed and popular drama productions in both the UK and the United States....
, Alex Rider is played by Alex Pettyfer
Alex Pettyfer
Alexander Richard "Alex" Pettyfer is an English actor and model. He appeared in school plays and on television before being cast as Alex Rider, the main character in the 2006 film version of Stormbreaker. Pettyfer was nominated for a Young Artist Award and an Empire Award for his role. He has been...
, a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. Pettyfer was chosen from 500 hopefuls for the role of Alex.
Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Craig Horowitz is an English novelist and screenwriter. He has written many children's novels, including The Power of Five, Alex Rider and The Diamond Brothers series and has written over fifty books. He has also written extensively for television, adapting many of Agatha Christie's...
, who was the screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
for the film as well as the author of the novels, recommended Pettyfer to play Alex Rider after seeing him in Tom Brown's Schooldays
Tom Brown's Schooldays
Tom Brown's Schooldays is a novel by Thomas Hughes. The story is set at Rugby School, a public school for boys, in the 1830s; Hughes attended Rugby School from 1834 to 1842...
. Horowitz gave Pettyfer intense guidance on becoming the character of Alex Rider, expressing him and bringing his athletic talents, intellect and charm to the screen.
The role of Alex Rider was said to be the most physically demanding ever taken by a child actor. Pettyfer undertook martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
training with Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
martial arts choreographer Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director and producer, action choreographer, and world wushu tournament medalist...
, as well as horseback riding. Pettyfer did most of his own stunts in the film, and underwent major physical preparation for the role.
Pettyfer was fifteen years old at the time of the film's shooting, a year older than his character. He is not expected to reprise his role in any future Alex Rider films, because he is now too old.
External links
- Information on Alex Rider on the official website of the novels
- The Stormbreaker film's official website
- Alex Rider at KidsReads
- Evaluation of Alex Rider character
- Interview with Alex Pettyfer about his character
- Alex Pettyfer Interview about Alex Rider
- Detailed Q&A about Alex's character
- Anthony Horowitz/Alex Pettyfer interview
- "Riders On The Storm" - Alex Rider at Findarticles
- Alex Pettyfer on Becoming Alex Rider
- Article on Anthony Horowitz's views on Alex in an interview with Times Online