Universal’s YOUR HIGHNESS Restricted Trailer

The Quest is on! Check out Danny McBride & James Franco’s new RESTRICTED trailer for YOUR HIGHNESS via IGN. Definitely not safe for any young minions that may be scurrying about.

Synopsis:

Throughout history, tales of chivalry have burnished the legends of brave, handsome knights who rescue fair damsels, slay dragons and conquer evil. But behind many a hero is a good-for-nothing younger brother trying just to stay out of the way of those dragons, evil and trouble in general. Danny McBride and James Franco team up for an epic comedy adventure set in a fantastical world – YOUR HIGHNESS. As two princes on a daring mission to save their land, they must rescue the heir apparent’s fiancé before the kingdom is destroyed.

Thadeous (McBride) has spent his life watching his perfect older brother Fabious (Franco) embark upon valiant journeys and win the heart of his people. Tired of being passed over for adventure, adoration and the throne, he’s settled for a life of wizard’s weed, hard booze and easy maidens.

 But when Fabious’ bride-to-be, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel) gets kidnapped by the evil wizard (Justin Theroux), the king gives his deadbeat son an ultimatum: Man up and help rescue her or get cut off.

Half-assedly embarking on his first quest Thadeous joins Fabious to trek across the perilous outlands and free the princess. Joined by Isabel (Natalie Portman) – an elusive warrior with a dangerous agenda of her own – the brothers must vanquish horrific creatures and traitorous knights before they can reach Belladonna. If Thadeous can find his inner hero, he can help his brother prevent the destruction of his land. Stay a slacker, and not only does he die a coward, he gets front row seats to the dawn of an all-new Dark Ages.

Wouldn’t it be crazy if either Natalie Portman or James Franco win the Oscars for Best Actress/Actor and THIS is their follow-up? I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at the thought.

From Universal Pictures, YOUR HIGHNESS will be in theaters on April 8, 2011. Check out the film’s official site here and on Facebook here.