Inspired by the hugely successful 'Mummy' series, 'The Scorpion King' is an action-packed epic adventure filled with spectacular stunts and fight sequences. In a time of darkness and in the face of evil, one man dared to fight back. Utilising his combat skills as an assassin, wrestling sensation The Rock stars as the warrior who defies an empire to become a legend and unite a nation. Also starring the seductive Kelly Hu (Sunset Beach) and the powerful Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile). Featuring a rocking soundtrack The Scorpion King smashes onto your screen offering a fast-moving, exciting and entertaining movie experience.Synopsis - Scorpion King 2, The: Rise of a Warrior (2008) Akkadian" follows the events before "Scorpion," the 2002 summer hit that starred Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Mathayus, the fearsome warrior king of an ancient desert empire. The new production tells the story of young Mathayus' rise to become the Scorpion King. Michael Copon (the N's "Beyond the Break") stars as the young Mathayus. The film also features Simon Quarterman, Karen David, Ralf Moeller and Ultimate Fighting Championship king Randy Couture.