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Zack Snyder on 300 2

News about the sequel/prequel to 300.
Zack Snyder had this to say about the sequel's possible plot.

"There's something that happens in history between Leonidas dying at the Hot Gates and Platea," Snyder explained of the possible plot, mentioning the events between the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea. "That's a year that's left out of the [original] movie. A lot happened."

On whether or not a follow-up movie will be developed, Snyder claimed, "Frank is definitely working on an idea. If Frank comes up with a great idea and draws something cool, there's no reason why we wouldn't make another movie." Asked further whether he would return to do another "300" film, he said, "If Frank does something great then yes. It's on him now."

"300" is a 2007 epic battle film that chronicles the story of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans who fight to their death against Xerxes and his army

I don't see the need for a sequel. I suppose if Millar is writing, it will be good. I hope that Zack doesn't try anything like this with the Watchmen.
9 Yes
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THEHAWK
4/7/2009
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46 Comments

i don't think they should touch it. As much as I want more... i just don't think it's wise to mess w/ it
ManOfIron - 4/7/2009, 1:24 PM
i really would like to see this. i mean i loved the first one and if they have as much fighting and blood and guts as before u cant go wrong!
HUSoldier - 4/7/2009, 1:27 PM
[frick] it, if Miller has no problem prostituting his creation for cash ill damn sure go see Snyders movie of it!
Rorschach01 - 4/7/2009, 3:10 PM
300 2?? Um uh, cool! Hope thats not what it gonna be called lol!!! I thought 300 was a masterpiece! As long as they ain't REMAKING 300, again, cool!!! ; )
LEEE777 - 4/7/2009, 3:14 PM
Not sure it's needed... but they are trying to make cash off of it... But unless it's a masterpiece, this could end up crashing & burning bad!
Pumchavas28 - 4/7/2009, 3:14 PM
@ Lee... Duh. It's going to be called The 299!!!

It's the PRE-quel!!! Lol...
Pumchavas28 - 4/7/2009, 3:15 PM
Frank said it won't be a prequel - it'll be a sequel for sure. And I doubt it'll have 300 in the title - he'll probably come up with a new name.

I wouldn't expect the book for a couple years minimum and by then Snyder might not want to do another adaptation. I think Frank should probably get Rodriguez's head out of Rose McGowan's ass and get to work on Sin City 2.

I think they should scrap that Sin City 2 script and write out what was going to be Sin City 3 and get Depp involved - now that Rourke is too good to be Marv - the idea for Sin City 2 wouldn't work anyways.
Keven - 4/7/2009, 3:20 PM
300 2, what are they gonna be zombies!!!!
SirPrize - 4/7/2009, 3:23 PM
i agree with both MaNOFiron AND rorschach01. I say leave it alone, but Snyder is really on my good side now and i'll watch whatever he makes.
valeriesghost - 4/7/2009, 3:44 PM
right on valeriesghost! Synder kicks ass and I'll watch anything he makes.
dbzfan - 4/7/2009, 3:49 PM
sounds sweet 300 was my favorite MOVIE of 07 i just dont understand how long this will gestate in miller's mind before he puts pen to paper and writes something true to the original concepts he filled 300 with....but i doubt it, too much time will go by, he's got this weird director thing now and he does all batman plus eventually sin city 2 will start and he'll no-doubt co-direct again
dellamorte1872 - 4/7/2009, 4:15 PM
SirPrize, now that's an idea!!

300 was a great movie and one of the best graphic novel adaptation's to date. It doesn't really need a sequel, but I have confidence in Zack Snyder to create a competent film. I do NOT, however, have confidence in Frank Miller to write a competent sequel. Don't get me wrong, the man has made some of the most important contributions to the comic medium, but that was a long time ago. What has he done since the dawn of the millennium that hasn't been god awful?
marshmallowyme - 4/7/2009, 5:10 PM
I'm really not sure about this I would rather they leave it alone. But if they really wanna make a sequel they better do a damn good job and not throw some crap together just to make some more money.
Gigacrusher45 - 4/7/2009, 5:20 PM
600?
parascythe - 4/7/2009, 5:25 PM
300 STANDS ON ITS OWN, A TRUE DIRECTOR ADDS VARIETY TO HIS TRACK RECORD
GUNSMITH - 4/7/2009, 5:40 PM
I enjoyed 300 and I don't think it needs a sequel. But if Millar writes it, I will see it.
THEHAWK - 4/7/2009, 5:45 PM
at this point Zack Snyder could direct a honda commercial and I'd be all over it.
valeriesghost - 4/7/2009, 5:56 PM
he should take over for nolan after nolan finishes his trilogy
dellamorte1872 - 4/7/2009, 6:28 PM
its all about money baby!

i admit that i am a fan of 300...waited for it since i saw the trailer...advertised it to my friends..watched it in a cinema and bought a dvd...got it on my ipod touch..bought a magazine with leonidas poster...even if i thirst for more of it (sequel) i think they should leave it as it is...but if they cant be stopped i am going to watch it still...
parascythe - 4/7/2009, 7:35 PM
dellamorte, you are retarded if you think he can hold a candle to nolan. and come on... does anyone really want to see 300 get milked and ruined?
fotc - 4/7/2009, 7:36 PM
As much I would love to see another 300 movie (if its done correctly), I however am not sure if I want to listen to all the testosterone pumped idiots rave on how bad ass it is for months on end, I know its bad ass, I dont need to hear it from 48 different people
BOOK552 - 4/7/2009, 8:48 PM
Heh, you can just hear all the actor let out a massive "sigh and grumble" when they realise the all the hard work they put into getting thier beer guts back.
Or why cant Frank work on an anthology of Ancient Greek historical events, myths, or legends done in the same style as 300?
iNsaneMilesy - 4/7/2009, 8:52 PM
Spartan 150.
SupermanReturns2 - 4/7/2009, 9:31 PM
This seems unnecessary
Shadowelfz - 4/7/2009, 10:07 PM
Frank Miller is gong to write it? well it looks like were going to be waiting a long time for it then. the guy cant even write a monthly title any more. when was the last time we saw a new issue of all star batman and robin. ohh yeah and wasent he supposed to write a new batman graffic novel too, somethng like batman vs the taliban look it up its true. the guy cant commit to anythng anymore hes to big in his own mind to fnish anything sorry for the rant any way
nick cage for old king Leonidas. nuff said
darthstern - 4/7/2009, 11:45 PM
they don't need it, but 300 is one of my favorite movies of all time (i might go watch it now). i liked watchmen, and i think that zack is one hell of a director. i always wanted to see him do wolverine. or moon knight for that matter. but i would love another 300, but i don't see the need for it.
loelife - 4/7/2009, 11:58 PM
This Is Stupid!!! [frick] 300 it was not good..... only nick cage can save it.............. J/K Nigg AZ
sirbonesalot - 4/8/2009, 4:18 AM
A sequel can be made, but it should be about the battle of Salamis, it was the most critical moment of that war. In despite of what was shown in 300, it was Athens who made the winning movement (thanks to Themistocles, who would be the main character in this film).

For more information about Greco-Persian wars and the battle of Salamis:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Salamis
Merinator - 4/8/2009, 5:40 AM
The movie 300 is like a new born baby fast asleep.

DON'T [frick]ING TOUCH IT!!!
BmanHall - 4/8/2009, 6:07 AM
How can one have an "old Nicholas Cage" play Leonidas?

I hope that's a joke - it's not funny dude - this sh!t although 'fantasy'd' up - was based on actual events. So having an old "Nicholas Cage Leonidas" or a zombie Cage Leonidas come back for a sequel is ridiculous. Come on man - Leonidas d!ed in the first film. Are you smoking InterneT Meth?!?

Grow up.
Keven - 4/8/2009, 11:56 AM
Nicholas Cage? Really?

God that makes me angry to even suggest such a stupid idea. ANGRY!
Keven - 4/8/2009, 11:58 AM
A sequel to 300 is absolutely unneccessary. Just like walking into a restaurant filled with people, farting as hard and loud as you can, and walking out without saying a word.
If they do do another 300-esque movie, why don't they make one about a different historical/mythical battle? Same effects and visual shine, but different story. Like...maybe, heck i don't know, Julius Ceasar? Anything, just don't freakin' ruin a good staple in our generation's movie-memories. We don't want to wind up telling our grandkids this sad story one day.
Fartman - 4/8/2009, 12:25 PM
Merinator_ nice link. i checked it out. you are TOTALLY right, The Salamis batle was the turning point in those Greek-Persian wars.

The sequel should begin right after the end of 300, as the rest of the greeks find out that Xerxes is advancing..but yeah,Themistocles should be the main character as he encourages the rest of the greek to join in battle.

But the battle of Plataea should be in the movie as well.
To keep a unified sequel, it should be narrated by the same eye-patched character that was in 300 and that actually is shown in the Plataea battlefield.
SirJediFrank - 4/8/2009, 1:50 PM
Merinator_ nice link. i checked it out. you are TOTALLY right, The Salamis batle was the turning point in those Greek-Persian wars.

The sequel should begin right after the end of 300, as the rest of the greeks find out that Xerxes is advancing..but yeah,Themistocles should be the main character as he encourages the rest of the greek to join in battle.

But the battle of Plataea should be in the movie as well.
To keep a unified sequel, it should be narrated by the same eye-patched character that was in 300 and that actually is shown in the Plataea battlefield.
SirJediFrank - 4/8/2009, 1:50 PM
FARTMAN @ A CROW remake is unneccessary, but a 300 2 or 299 would be alright lol! If there's more story to be told from the first movie, im all for it!!! Lmfao PUMCHAVAS28 heh heh! : D
LEEE777 - 4/8/2009, 1:52 PM
you sat that "if miller is writing ,it will be good". You must not have had your coffee/pills today becasue he wrote the spirit, and that sucked.
Kubrick - 4/8/2009, 2:41 PM
Kubrick. He Directed the Spirit. that is were he made his mistake
THEHAWK - 4/8/2009, 4:59 PM
ZZZZZzZZzzzzzzz...
TaffetaDarling - 4/8/2009, 8:43 PM
I swear to God... if Zach Snyder makes a movie called "301"...

warpath15 - 4/8/2009, 8:47 PM
I have reconsidered my point. Perhaps a "sequel" based on the battle of Salamis isn't an appropiated word. Athens was practically the opposite of Sparta, and treating both vissually equal should be a mistake. Zack snyder can be director, of course, and Miller can write the script, but they need a different approach for this one. So, more than a sequel, this a spin-off, or a all-new, all different movie about greek-presian war.
Merinator - 4/9/2009, 3:17 AM
MERINATOR @ Good idea!!!!! TAFFETADARLING @ WAKE UP!!!! KUBRICK @ Do we have to always put down the bad points, what about the good points!? Oh yeah good point THE HAWK @ lol : D .. p.s. i actually like THE SPIRIT but it did get getting used to the first time around! Yes ive seen it more than once! Heh heh, hey i loved the guy who played THE SPIRIT perfect choice and SAM JACKSON was cool too!! ; )
LEEE777 - 4/9/2009, 6:45 AM
Ok Merinator perhaps you are right.

If it is set from the rest of the Greeks POV, then we couldn´t have the same narrator from the original 300..thoug he is alive and would be among the army in Plataea.
.. anyway from my last comment: "The sequel should begin right after the end of 300, as the rest of the greeks find out that Xerxes is advancing..but yeah,Themistocles should be the main character as he encourages the rest of the greek to join in battle."

i think it is still valid.. you know, hearing from word to word what happened to the 300 spartians and stuff...
SirJediFrank - 4/9/2009, 7:34 AM
didn't they already dine in hell?
spiderman1985 - 4/9/2009, 2:11 PM
LEEE777-
oh i'll wake up when Frank / Zach or whom ever has some real news like, preview photos or pictures.

(;
TaffetaDarling - 4/9/2009, 5:06 PM
Leave it alone.
Such a concept won't be strong enough again on its own, there'd be zilch that's NEW 'bout a sequel/prequel to 300, more of the same which was dandy only 1 time.
On the other hand, if Frank Miller is seriously working on a new graphic novel within the 300 universe.. then maybe. O_o

When I mean working, not rushing, taking his time, taking all the time he requires.. lol.

Other than that, never ever.

NEMHCTAW - 4/9/2009, 10:10 PM
most people say its only 299 and not 300?

these people dont know how to count...

leonidas went to the hot gates with his 300"bodyguards"

that makes them 301...now at the end of the movie dilios went back to sparta...so thats 301 minus 1 (dilios) which makes 300 dead spartans all in all
parascythe - 4/12/2009, 8:34 PM

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