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Zack Snyder Reveals Story Details for 300 Sequel
October 2, 2008
Source: IESB
by Alex Billington
Back in June we confirmed that Warner Brothers was looking to develop a sequel to 300. At first, this seemed like a terrible idea, but with more updates on the project, it doesn't sound so bad. IESB talked with Zack Snyder earlier tonight and got an update on their plans. Snyder revealed that Frank Miller is actually planning to write another graphic novel that would take place between the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea (that was at the very end of 300). So it's actually not really a sequel or a prequel, but a combination that would seemingly be focused on the character of Dilios, played by David Wenham in 300.
When asked whether he might be interested in directing, Snyder answered that he definitely would, only on the condition that the graphic novel be completed separately from the movie. He wants Frank to finish that comic before they even start on a script. Snyder won't have any input into the graphic novel and wants it to be Frank's own creation. In regards to the story, as explained, there is quite a bit of time between the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea. If you recall, Dilios is retelling the story of King Leonidas at the end of 300 to a new battalion of Spartans. That battle that they're about to fight is the Battle of Plataea.
My guess is that everyone only thought about the idea of a direct sequel to 300, which would be like making a sequel to Titanic - obviously that makes no sense. However, there are quite a few stories around the time of the Battle of Thermopylae that can still be told. And obviously there are numerous battles as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one that wanted to see Dilios lead those 10,000 Spartans in the fight against the Persians at the end of 300. And with both Zack Snyder and Frank Miller involved, I'm not worried at all. In the end it'll be much less of a sequel and much more of a different story set in that same time.
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Reader Feedback - 30 Comments »
1
Awesome, I loved 300 and I cannot wait for this one to come out. Although I have to be honest I never thought 300 lent itself to a sequel (or whatever this will be called).
Kaiser on Oct 2, 2008
3
Dilios and a 10,000 strong Spartan army is a great idea for sequel (or semi-sequel).
Film-Book dot Com on Oct 2, 2008
4
A rather useless sequel.
Man on Oct 2, 2008
5
WOW!? When I first heard this… I thought absolutely not, what a terrible idea. I hate it when they make a sequel/prequel to an excellent movie. They usually suck and somehow ruin the original. Plus it's usually not the original director or cast, which (in my opinion) somehow takes away from the movie. However… after reading the above, this sounds like it could be very promising. As long as Zack and Frank do it. Can't wait to hear more…
K on Oct 2, 2008
6
300 was based on real historical facts. My worry is that the sequel/prequel/younameit is going to cross the line between fact and fiction
Anastasios-Antonios Toulkeridis on Oct 2, 2008
8
LMAO @ #6.
ZzFDKzZ on Oct 2, 2008
9
The MOVIE 300 strayed away from real historical facts, but the graphic novel nearly nailed it. The real story goes that King Leonidas was one of the first that fell in the last skirmish and while his men tried to protect his body from being stolen, they retreated to a little mound/hill thing and were all brought down in a hail of arrows.
The next movie doesn't have to follow every fact (when has any movie?), but the basic storyline and the message that was told in The Histories will definitely be present.
Rob on Oct 2, 2008
10
We'll all really miss Gerard Butler to be sure, but this will rock. Bring on the Frank Miller!!
vegeta on Oct 2, 2008
11
The movie 300 wasnt trying to be accurate by history it was trying to be accurate by the graphic novel which is one of the first movies to do it perfectly. If Snyder had tried to make a true portrayal it wouldnt of been nearly as epic or as just plain cool.
I thought about a sequel after I walked outta the theater at 300, As long as theres spartans there can be a sequel.
Cody on Oct 2, 2008
12
THIS IS SPARTAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
dre on Oct 2, 2008
13
Um, a sequel to 300 makes a hell of alot more sense then a titanic sequel. I mean, did you even think about it before you typed that? FFS! Titantic = ship sinks game over. 300 = Um, the war isn't over yet champ. I dont know a single person sitting in that theatre that did NOT want to see the battle of Platea after seeing all those Spartans lined up.
Vader on Oct 2, 2008
14
Hey Rob, nobody fucking cares, we all know ok, moron!
Alec Baldwin on Oct 2, 2008
15
…and #6, you're a moron too!!
Alec Baldwin on Oct 2, 2008
16
As long as they keep to the historical facts, and introduce me to the movie as a cameo..
im game
Bruce Lee on Oct 2, 2008
17
I don't know that would be like trying to make a sequel to Braveheart, like following Robert de Brus and Emish and all those guys into more battles and more history, yeah they could but why? The most important story was just told, the inspiration, the heart.
Also there's no way that David Wenham can fill Gerald Butlers shoes, NO WAY.
I just have a hard time accepting that they wanna make sequels to movies like this, movies that are made to stand as classiscs, that would to me like deciding to make a sequel to Braveheart or Goodfellas or yeah Titanic, why on earth would you want to taint the way you felt watching tho movies, those visual, those soundtracks in your mind, with more, maybe not as good fodder?
When I hear and see 300 music and visuals, I get a distinct feeling and emotion from it, I don't wanna risk that. If I was Zack I'd never make a sequel.
Richard on Oct 2, 2008
18
#12 said it best, haha. I like the sound of this. Spartans? What is your profession? Hooah! Hooah! Hooah!
Boo-Yah on Oct 2, 2008
20
Death of the intellectual property
But then I guess the purpose of IPs are to propagate sequels
Jaf on Oct 2, 2008
21
Oh well, 300 was a garbage movie to begin with so I guess the sequel will be just the same, all style and no substance.
SlashBeast on Oct 2, 2008
22
i thought the goal was just style.
Red Buttons on Oct 2, 2008
23
are they going to call it 10000 or 300 2 cuz they both kinda sound weird
Darren on Oct 2, 2008
25
this thread turned stupid fast
Richard on Oct 2, 2008
26
lol agreed
Red Buttons on Oct 2, 2008
27
pretty much,
yet stupid aside, this sounds like a great concept of a squeal,
and the 10,000 spartan battle would be kick ass!!!!!
Reece on Oct 2, 2008
28
Shoulda gotten away from the Greeks and done the story of Gideon. It's another group of 300, would fit the title a bit better…
Matt on Oct 2, 2008
29
number 6 blow me number 9 blow 6 while he blows me and gag on it. I wanna see some chunky Spartan man meat thirsting for battle and laughing while being shot at.
werdnafaz on Oct 6, 2008
30
#29-
Gay fantasize much?
The Real Alex on Oct 14, 2008