In a bold and dangerous move, Aubrey decides to set sail in a high stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture their foe. It's a mission that can decide the fate of a nation, or destroy Lucky Jack and his crew.
The partnership brought another critically acclaimed movie and it was nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture.
More awards success came Bettany's way as he picked up the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor and the London Film Critics' Circle Award for British Actor of the Year.
He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and the BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- The Da Vinci Code
However the actor's most financially successful movie came in 2006 when he took on the role of Silas in the big screen adaptation of The Da Vinci Code.
Famed symbologist Professor Robert Langdon is called to the Louvre museum one night where a curator has been murdered, leaving behind a mysterious trail of symbols and clues.
With his own survival at stake, Langdon, aided by the police cryptologist Sophie Neveu, unveils a series of stunning secrets hidden in the works of Leonardo Da Vinci, all leading to a covert society dedicated to guarding an ancient secret that has remained hidden for 2000 years.
The pair set off on a thrilling quest through Paris, London and Scotland, collecting clues as they desperately attempt to crack the code and reveal secrets that will shake the very foundations of mankind.
Despite mixed review from the critics it was a huge box office success going on to gross over $728 million at the global box office, one of the biggest hits of the year.
And the actor has got a busy few months ahead of him with Legion in post production and he provided the voice of Jarvis in Iron Man 2.
His next project is Priest, vampire-western film in which Bettany plays warrior priest who is battling against the vampires that kidnapped his nice.
Creation is released 25th September.
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