1242: Gateway to the West is a 2025 English-language Hungarian historical action film directed by Péter Soós and co-written by Aron Horvath and Joan Lane. The film features an ensemble cast including Jeremy Neumark Jones, Neil Stuke, Bold Choimbol, Genevieve Chenneour, Michael Ironside, Eric Roberts, David Schofield, and Ray Stevenson in his final film role.
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Plot summary
When the Great Mongolian Army is about to invade Europe in 1242, it doesn't expect that the Hungarian castle of Esztergom and its priest, Eusebius, will stop it.
Cast
Jeremy Neumark Jones as Eusebius
Neil Stuke as Commander Simon
Bold Choimbol as Batu Khan
Genevieve Chenneour as Uulan
Michael Ironside as Mihály / Narrator
Eric Roberts as Captain Ákos
David Schofield as Sycardius
Ray Stevenson as Cesareane
Tam Williams as Bacsó
Farid Elouardi as Csikász
Barslkhagva Batbold as Khasi
Thomas Raft as Commander Simon's guard Tomas
Production
In May 2022, Kevin Spacey was cast in the leading role of Papal Legate Cardinal Cesareani. However, two months later, in July 2022, he was dropped from the role following new sexual assault charges against him. He was replaced with Ray Stevenson. Stevenson died in May 2023, during post-production of this film and while he was working on his next project, Cassino in Ischia. Since the latter role was taken over by another actor, 1242 will be his final appearance on film.