VIDEO : Why Hunnam Rejected Papillon Role

Charlie Hunnam appears in the new biographical film based on the autobiography of the French convict Henri Charriere. Hunnam has admitted he was apprehensive about appearing in a remake of the 1973 movie of the same name, which starred screen icon Steve McQueen. Director Michael Noer approached Hunnam about the remake and initially, he turned it down. Hunnam said "I shared what I'm sensing is a prejudice against the basic idea of remaking a classic, beloved film.' Hunnam eventually changed his mind because he was desperate to work with Noer.