Immortals (2011): A Mythic Spectacle of Vengeance and Destiny

Immortals achieved commercial success and contributed to the trend of mythological epics in early 2010s cinema.

The creators talking about Hyperion in IMMORTALS

The result is a villain who doesn’t just oppose the hero—he reshapes the tone of the entire film. With scars, silence, and a barely restrained rage, Rourke’s Hyperion feels almost mythic in his presence. “His gift is back and worth,” the voiceover concludes, signaling the return of a performer who thrives in roles that burn with intensity just beneath the surface.