'The Salvation' trivia and fun facts

The role of Jon's brother, Peter, was intended for Mads Mikkelsen's brother, Lars Mikkelsen. When he dropped out, Mads Mikkelsen suggested Mikael Persbrandt to replace him.

Mads Mikkelsen (Jon) and Jonathan Pryce (Keane) both performed two of the main villains in James Bond 007. Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre in Casino Royale (2006) and Pryce as Elliot Carver in 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997).

Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen had made as they played dumb characters. Mads Mikkelsen in 'Valhalla Rising' and Eva Green in ''The Salvation''.

The film set was built from scratch in South Africa. One of the recreated city was burned shortly after finishing the shooting.

Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen also had roles in the films of James Bond. In this case, he acted as Bond girl and another as Bond villain, respectively, in 'Casino Royale' (2006).

The retired French footballer Eric Cantona have a role on the film.