‘Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy’ Arrives in cinemas, Featuring Šárka Krausová adn Lukáš Vaculík
PRAGUE – The highly anticipated sequel, “Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy” (“Vyšehrad Dvje”), has finally hit Czech cinemas, bringing with it a fresh dynamic between actors Šárka Krausová and Lukáš Vaculík. In a recent interview, the pair discussed their experiences working together on the film, which continues the story of Julius “Lavi” Lavicka, a charismatic but often hapless football player.
Krausová revealed that “Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the prophecy” marks the first time she and Vaculík have shared scenes on camera. “Yes, we even had several scenes together, didn’t we?” she remarked.
Vaculík chimed in, adding humorously, “I’ve already been in her kitchen many times.”
Krausová elaborated on how Vaculík’s casting came as a surprise. Director Jakub Štáfek revealed the news during a table read, catching her off guard. “I couldn’t even beleive that it would be my uncle, that he had agreed to it,” she said.
Vaculík echoed her sentiment, stating, “I didn’t believe it either… It mainly happened because Vyšehrad is made by really nice people. When it came to making a decision, I knew that I wouldn’t mind spending x number of shooting days with them.” He added that he watched the first “Vyšehrad” film, which allowed him to see Krausová “in the kitchen, at least a little bit.” He found the humor aligned with his own taste, appreciating its dark style.
When asked if they were the first choice for their respective roles, Vaculík responded with humility. “I have no idea how many choices I was. Maybe ten people turned it down, and then they were happy that someone took it at all. But I didn’t care at all.”
While football is central to the “Vyšehrad” story, Krausová admitted to being unfamiliar with the sport. “I don’t understand it at all,” she confessed. Vaculík, a self-proclaimed Sparta Prague fan, playfully added, “… Šárka plays well,but mainly with her hands.”
Krausová quipped,”I don’t even know what offside,backside is. Does that exist?” with Vaculík responding, “Well, you’re off with that backside…”
Despite her lack of football knowlege, Krausová insisted that she was cast for her acting abilities rather than her athletic skills. “You mustn’t believe everything he says… And I wasn’t cast in Vyšehrad because of football,” she stated.
Vaculík humorously recounted an incident where Krausová was asked to do the ceremonial kickoff at a match. “Once she was asked to do an honorary kickoff, and when it was getting dark and she still couldn’t hit the ball, they said: ‘Should someone else kick it then?'”
Krausová countered, “don’t believe everything he says!”
She did admit to an accidental encounter with a football during filming. Vaculík joked, “We accidentally hit her in the head with a ball in one shot when she was drinking coffee.” Krausová denied the incident, stating, “Don’t believe him. I didn’t meet the ball in front of the camera…”
In “Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy,” Vaculík plays the coach of FK Smrkov. Despite his role, he claims to be a calm individual. “I don’t shout, I don’t swear. Not even in life. I’m a relatively calm person. I don’t get too upset behind the wheel either.I do swear, but I don’t raise my voice. It would be pointless anyway. Those involved wouldn’t hear me anyway.”
Krausová, however, believes Vaculík has the capacity to be a good coach, recalling his patient approach to teaching his son to swim.
“Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy” promises to deliver the same blend of humor and football-related antics that made the original “Vyšehrad” a hit, with the added dynamic of Krausová and Vaculík’s on-screen collaboration.
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“Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy” Stars Šárka Krausová and Lukáš Vaculík on New Film and football Antics
PRAGUE – Archyde News caught up with Šárka Krausová and Lukáš Vaculík ahead of the cinema release of the highly anticipated sequel, “Vyšehrad: fulfilling the Prophecy” (“Vyšehrad Dvje”). The film continues the story of Julius “Lavi” Lavicka, and we discussed working together, football (or lack thereof!), and what audiences can expect from their on-screen dynamic.
First on-Screen Pairing
Archyde: Šárka and Lukáš, “Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy” marks yoru first time sharing scenes on camera together. How was the experience?
Šárka Krausová: It was truly a new experience! I was excited as the production started. I think, the film had its unique and unforgettable experiences for all of us.
Lukáš Vaculík: (Chuckles) I’ve already been in her kitchen many times. From what I gather, Šárka has been in mine as well.
Archyde: Šárka, how did you feel when you heard your uncle was going to be in the film? was this a surprise?
Šárka Krausová: I couldn’t believe it! Initially, I was shocked because it was an intense plot. That’s really hard to describe.
Football & Casting Chemistry
Lukáš Vaculík: I watched the first “Vyšehrad” and loved it. The humor, the dark style, it all resonated with me. When I heard that they wanted me for this film, it was an easy “yes.” They are fun peopel.
Archyde: Lukáš, in all humility, how did you come to be in the role? Were you the ideal pick from the start?
Lukáš Vaculík: I have no idea, really. Perhaps many people turned it down before me. But I didn’t mind at all!
Archyde: Šárka, football is central to the “Vyšehrad” story. Are you a fan? Do you understand the game?
Šárka Krausová: (Laughing) I don’t understand it at all. Really, I had no idea what’s offside or backside means! Does the latter even exist?
Lukáš Vaculík: (Smiling) Well, you’re off with that backside…
Archyde: It’s safe to say football is a passion for you, Lukáš. What’s the appeal?
Lukáš Vaculík: Well, since I am Sparta Prague fan, what do you think the appeal may be? I admire the game, the athleticism, and the camaraderie.
Archyde: so, perhaps, Šárka, you weren’t cast for your football skills.
Šárka Krausová: You mustn’t believe him. I wasn’t cast in Vyšehrad because of football! It has been my acting that has stood out to the team.
Lukáš Vaculík: She was asked to do an honorary kickoff once, and when it was getting dark, she still couldn’t hit the ball. They ended up asking, “Should someone else kick it then?”
Šárka Krausová: Don’t believe everything he says!
Archyde: Any on-set accidents involving footballs?
Lukáš Vaculík: There may have been one shot where we accidentally hit her in the head with a ball while she was drinking coffee.
Šárka Krausová: Don’t believe him. I didn’t meet the ball in front of the camera.
On-Screen Roles and Off-Screen Personalities
Archyde: Lukáš, how will you bring things to life as a coach?
Lukáš Vaculík: I don’t shout or swear, not even in life. I am relatively calm. I don’t raise my voice either. It would be pointless anyway.
Archyde: Šárka, do you think Lukáš would make a good coach?
Šárka Krausová: absolutely. I saw him teaching his son to swim, and he was so patient.
Archyde: What can audiences expect from “Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy”?
Šárka Krausová & Lukáš Vaculík: A lot of humor, a lot of football-related antics, and our on-screen dynamic.
Archyde: Thank you both for your time. We wish you the best with the film!
Audience Interaction
Archyde: “Vyšehrad: Fulfilling the Prophecy” is shaping up to be a highlight of the year. What are you most looking forward to seeing from these two on-screen?
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