Watchmen Ozymandias

Ozymandias is a fictional character and alter ego of Adrian Veidt, from the Watchmen comic book series.

Actor Matthew Goode plays the role of the brilliant Ozymandias, in the film version of the comic. The Warner Bros. film opens in U.S. theaters on March 6, 2009.

As Adrian Veidt, he is one of the most intelligent and richest men on earth. As Ozymandias, he is a superhero that is considered to be a "villain" by some, in his actions to save the world.

Each year Forbes magazine chooses fifteen fictional characters with the greatest wealth. In 2008, Adrian "Ozymandias" Veidt made #10 on the list, which includes Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider video game series, Tony Stark of Ironman fame and criminal Artemis Fowl II from the Artemis Fowl series.Forbes: Fictional 15 (December 18, 2008)

1. Release date: March 6, 2009
2. Director: Zack Snyder
3. Screenwriters: David Hayter and Alex Tse
4. Producers: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin and Deborah Snyder
5. Distributor: Warner Bros.
6. Matthew Goode plays the role of Ozymandias, in the film version of the comic
7. MPAA rating: R