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Eric Martin Andrew Banadinović (born 9 August 1968), known professionally as Eric Bana, is an Australian actor, comedian, producer, and director. He began his career in the sketch-comedy series Full Frontal before gaining notice in the comedy-drama The Castle (1997). He achieved critical recognition for starring in the biographical crime film Chopper(2000) and as the titular character in Hulk (2003). After a decade of roles in Australian television shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention for his performance in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001) and as Bruce Banner in the superhero horror film Hulk(2003). He played Hector in the war epic Troy (2004) and took a leading role in Steven Spielberg's historical thriller Munich (2005). In 2009, he played the villain Nero in the science-fiction film Star Trek, which was a critical and commercial success. Bana continued to work steadily in the 2010s, portraying Lieutenant Commander Erik S. Kristensen in Lone Survivor(2013) and playing police Sergeant Ralph Sarchie in the horror film Deliver Us from Evil(2014). In 2018, Bana played the title role in a true crime miniseries, Dirty John. In 2020, he returned to Australia to star in outback thriller The Dry. Bana has received several Australian Film Institute awards and has performed distinctive lead and character roles across various genres—from epics to science fiction and action thrillers. In addition to acting, Bana is a motor-racing enthusiast and has participated in multiple racing competitions in Australia. Bana was appointed Member of the Order of Australia(AM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for his services to drama.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, Kong 1950 follows a classified naval expedition sent to investigate rumors of an uncharted island hidden deep within the Pacific. Led by the hard-nosed Captain Voss (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the crew of the battleship Valiant includes seasoned sailors, green recruits, and the mysterious officer Mr. Henry Ace (played by Eric Bana), a trusted right hand to the captain. Among the crew is Mr. Ace’s son, Christian Ace (Miles Teller), a strong-willed young sailor trying to forge his own path under the shadow of his father’s legacy. Tensions mount onboard as a harsh and unfriendly sailor named Grimsby begins clashing with the crew, particularly Christian. But conflict takes a backseat when the ship discovers the fabled island, teeming with unknown flora, monstrous wildlife, and colossal ruins suggesting a lost civilization. At the heart of it all is Kong, a towering, intelligent titan who rules the island. Their "photographic expedition" quickly turns into a desperate struggle for survival. The crew's intrusion awakens ancient forces, and the island punishes them for every step they take. The Valiant is wrecked. The team is stranded. Now, hunted by both the island's beasts and their own fears, Christian and a handful of survivors must navigate the wilds and reckon with Kong—not as a monster, but as a guardian
