The Legend of Awesomest Maximus is a 2011 English-language Action Comedy film written by Jason Burinescu and directed by Jeff Kanew. The Legend of Awesomest Maximus was produced under the production house National Lampoon Productions in collaboration with Farah Films & Management and Vision Entertainment. From the director of Revenge of the Nerds (1984) comes this outrageous sword and sandals spoof. Horny King Looney of Troy sends slacker general Awesomest Maximus to maintain peace with rival King Erotic of Greece. But when Prince Orlando, who's into fashion than fighting, steals the King's wife Ellen to be his BFF, it's war. Written by Anonymous. The legend of awesomest maximus features Will Sasso in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Kristanna Loken, Sophie Monk, Khary Payton, Ian Ziering, Gary Lundy and Rip Torn. The film has a running time of 90 minutes. It was released on 5th August 2011.