Fan Casting King Sarkander in Sam Raimi's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Ruler of Alamut and father to Tamina, a priest-king whose serene face radiates spiritual wisdom. Appearing only in the rewind sequence, Sarkander replaces the dagger in its box with a silent prayer of thanks. His deep, knowing eyes communicate what no dialogue could: the gods are satisfied, the kingdom endures, his daughter's courage saved them all.