Zack Snyder started out as a music video director and has had an impressive career over the past twenty years. His ‘Dawn Of The Dead’ stood out positively in the wave of horror remakes from the 2000s, his comedy film adaptation ‘300’ immediately achieved cult status with ‘This is Sparta!’ & Co. – even before memes became popular on the internet.
Since then he has established himself as a brand with his blockbusters, performed with an unconditional style, delving into superhero territory (“Man Of Steel”), into fantasy (“Sucker Punch”) and delighting comic fans with “Watchmen – The Guardians” one of the most epic cinematic experiences ever. Nowadays, however, he mainly takes a seat in the director’s chair at Netflix, for example for ‘Army Of The Dead’, with which he returned to his zombie roots, or the sci-fi epic ‘Rebel Moon’, which will be released soon. the second round will take place on April 19. And then? He was then able to continue one of his most popular films to date:
Like Snyder now in the podcast revealed, the filmmaker is considering expanding the ‘300’ universe with a series.
“300”: series instead of third film?
The director revealed some time ago that he originally planned to conclude the series with a third film after “300: Rise Of An Empire” – for which Snyder was only on board as writer and producer, but gave up directing duties. Ultimately, however, his script went in a completely different direction, focusing on the relationship between Alexander the Great and Hephaestion. A new cinema adventure from the world of Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and Co. seems off the table now. Now the alternative is available:
When asked if Snyder had consciously considered giving homosexuality a bigger role in the film, he replied that it was all thanks to author Frank Miller and his template. And that this element could play a bigger role in a series spin-off.
“We talked about a series where I would really like to explore this concept because I think it’s important,” Snyder said. “If we implement this and actually do more in the ‘300’ universe, I would include that.” Simply to subvert the expectations of his audience and surprise with a third story from this world.
First of all “Rebel Moon”
After Zack Snyder actually had the opportunity a few years ago to create the Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’, aka ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’, which has become almost mystical over time, the 58-year-old has hands full with Netflix.
After starting a new zombie universe with “Army Of The Dead”, which will be expanded with “Army Of The Dead: Lost Vegas” and “Planet Of The Dead”, he is also in the middle of his ambitious “Rebel Moon” project . Part 1 of ‘Child of Fire’ started late last year, and even after the upcoming sequel ‘Rebel Moon 2: The Scar Maker’ it’s not over yet. In addition to other sequels in the pipeline, extended versions of the first two parts are also planned. So if there is actually a ‘300’ series, it will probably be a while before we see it…