'300' - The Sequel

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June 29, 2008


Legendary Pictures has confirmed it is developing a "300" follow-up for Warner Bros. that Frank Miller is writing and Zack Snyder is intended to direct.

Miller is writing the graphic novel the project will be based upon, although at this point it's not clear whether it will be a prequel or spinoff. Most of the characters, including Gerard Butler's King Leonidas, died in the original, making a follow-up tricky.

Snyder won't officially commit until after he sees Miller's take, but he's definitely interested, and the prospect of his involvement already has fanboys in a tizzy.

Legendary, which also co-financed and produced Snyder's "Watchmen" for Warners, considers the project a major priority.

"The vision of Frank Miller's universe that Zack Snyder brought to the screen in '300' is unlike anything ever seen before," said Legendary topper Thomas Tull. "We want to be certain that the story originates with Frank and be as compelling as the first."

Another "300" has been rumored from the start, but last week Snyder and the original producing team stoked a frenzy online when they talked about it at the Saturn Awards.

It won't necessarily be easy for the team to repeat their success, however.

Spinoffs of bloody actioners can prove challenging, especially when the main characters kick the bucket the first time out.

Warners would surely like to cash in on "I Am Legend" again, but would have to find a way to deal with the fact that star Will Smith's character died at the end.

Producers tried to figure out how to revisit "Gladiator," but they too were hampered by the fact that the star character, played by Russell Crowe, expired in the original.

A second "Wanted" could also prove tricky for Universal given the violent deaths of so many characters.

A sequel to "Sex and the City," by contrast, is theoretically easier to conjure on a creative level, although Warners and New Line could run into talent problems similar to the ones that delayed the original bigscreen adaptation.

The "300" follow-up is one of several sword-and-sandals projects brewing.

Legendary is also developing "Clash of the Titans" for Warners, having recently signed "The Incredible Hulk" director Louis Leterrier as helmer, and Relativity is fast-tacking "War of Gods".

Snyder and Miller both have busy slates. Besides "Watchmen," Snyder is working on an adaptation of "Guardians of Ga'Hoole," a children's book series. Miller's first solo helming effort, "The Spirit," is expected later this year; he's also aboard for sequels to "Sin City."

[Vodstok]

300 sequal? easy, i would love to see the battle that began at the end of the movie. the persians vs 30,000 spartans. I see dizzying levels of gore.


And they are not even considering anyone other than Snyder? looks like legendary is smarter than marvel.

[The_Return]

Frank Miller...the George Lucas of comic books.

Now he just needs to go back and "fix" Dark Knight Returns, and the transformation will be complete.

[urgeok2]

"300 1/3 : The Smell of Fear"

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300 producer Mark Canton has been talking about the sequel to the Spartan actioner, which is looking more and more likely by the day.

Talking to MTV News, Canton said that Frank Miller, who wrote the original graphic novel on which the original movie is based, is currently working on a follow-up with director Zack Snyder.

"Things are always looking good with 300, he said. "We're thrilled for [a sequel]; it'll be a blast... [The key to the sequel] is about getting it right, you know. Frank [Miller] is a perfectionist, and so is Zack [Snyder]. And I think they set the bar pretty high."

The big problem with a sequel is of course that - Spoiler Alert - most of the original cast from 300 were killed at the end of the movie, including Gerard Butler's King Leonidas. However Canton left us with a teasing reply.

When asked if the character would be resurrected he might also make a return he said: "Never assume anything".

[Zero]

i figured with the dual flops of Spirit and Watchmen that any sane studio would pull the plug on a 150million disaster but i guess there is more money than sense in southern california

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Frank Miller has just finished a draft of the graphic novel follow-up to '300' (according to The Hollywood Reporter) - paving the way for the movie sequel.

With the 2-D version nearing completion, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures will already be mulling how to bring the comic to the big screen.

Kurt Johnstad - who penned the original - is rumoured to be back to write the script, although this hasn't been confirmed by the studio.

Annoyingly the trade paper doesn't know yet what the plot of Miller's follow-up will be, with the comic book legend facing some tough creative choices


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following the death of almost all the main characters at the end of '300'.

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Frank Miller has spilled the beans on the 300 prequel, revealing the title and some important plot information.

The comic book legend has been working on a follow-up to the original graphic novel, which is now titled Xerxes.

He told The L.A. Times it will be set 10 years before the events of 300 and focus on another epic conflict: "It's the battle of Marathon through my lens. I've finished the plot and I'm getting started on the artwork."

So the battle of Marathon: a history lesson - It was an almighty ruckus fought between Spartan's Greek neighbours the Athenians and the Persian forces of Darius I -- who was (300 villain) King Xerxes' dad.

As with the battle of Thermopylae 10 years later, the Greek army was hugely outnumbered but eventually won the day. How Xerxes will be involved we're not sure, but the plot may revolve around his struggle to gain the throne or desire for revenge after seeing his daddy defeated.

Naturally, 300 director Zack Snyder has already expressed interest in transferring the comic to film, whilst Gerard Butler has also said he would be up for reprising his role as King Leonidas if Miller could find a way of incorporating his character.