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Gerard Butler talks 300 sequel and Sin City

Liam — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:08:44 +0000

Earlier this year 300 and Watchmen director Zack Synder said that Frank Miller was busy writing and drawing the graphic novel that the sequel to 300 will be based on, and that it would take place between the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea (the big battle we got a taste of at the end of 300). Unless things have changed this means Gerard Butler won’t be returning as King Leonidas, as he was getting impaled by quite a few spears the last time we saw him. However, Butler recently told MTV that he would be up for returning, if they need him.

“I had an incredible time doing the first one, and I think that if the first one was a stand-alone, as a one-off, there’s no bad thing in that,” explained Gerard Butler when we caught up with him recently, saying he’d be willing to bring his character back to life—even if it meant re-animating arguably the most dead person in movie history (remember all those spears?). “But, you know, let’s see what it might bring forward with a second one.”

Butler also dropped a small nugget of info about possibly appearing in Sin City 3:

“I could see myself working with Frank again,” explained the “Law Abiding Citizen” star. “But, I don’t know. Graphic novels are things that I wouldn’t do a lot of, so I would have to really choose carefully before I did.”
“At one point, he talked to me about one of the ‘Sin City’ [movies],” explained the actor, possibly revealing some casting details for whenever Miller and Robert Rodriguez get around to filming their supposed sequels to the gritty 2005 graphic novel-turned-blockbuster. “And we discussed that.” Although Butler didn’t reveal his character’s name, he reported that Miller wanted him not for this next film, but likely for the one after that.
“There’s a kind of cool character I think in the third one,” Butler revealed, “But it was all very kind of soft talk.”

Gerard Butler appearing in Sin City 3 would be quite cool, although they need to make the second movie first. The latest we’ve heard is that it could start filming next year, however nothing is official yet.

Zack Snyder talks 300 sequel

Liam — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:04:34 +0000

Warner Bros. held a press conference recently to showcase the upcoming Blu-ray releases of Watchmen and 300. Zack Snyder, director of both movies, was in attendance and he spoke to ComingSoon.net about the 300 sequel that we heard details about last year.

“I know for a fact that Frank [Miller] is writing right now,” says Snyder, who explains that the plan is for Miller to create the story as a comic book first, “[He's] drawing away and seems to be knee-deep in it. I think he’s going to head back to Greece again and do another reconnaissance.”
With the first 300 having been created on a decidedly smaller budget than Watchmen, Snyder says that he probably wants the look and feel of a sequel to maintain that of 300, even though Miller’s notes promise a grander scale.
“I think we would use the same technology… I don’t want it to look too Star Wars-ian… Just from what [Miller] told me, it would be bigger as far as landscape and terrain. We’re going to see Athens and the Aegean and other places. There would be an opportunity for bigger visions, though I’d hope for the same aesthetic. The tech we used for ‘300′ was not a revolution. It’s basically what the weatherman has. Look, instead of Accuweather it’s Sparta… It’s going to be the same way, but on crazier steroids.”

Snyder has said in the past that he will definitely direct, and that it will take place between the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea, the battle that narrator Dilios is at while re-telling the story of King Leonidas and the Spartans to a new group of warriors at the end of 300.

300 Prequel/Sequel Details

Liam — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:28:36 +0000

It is well known know that a prequel/sequel to 300 will be happening, however, we haven’t heard what they plan to make it about. Well IESB spoke to Zack Snyder at a Watchmen preview today, and he revealed some interesting details on the possible story.

In short, Snyder says he’s spoken with Frank Miller who will be writing and drawing the graphic novel that the second film will be based on. Upon Miller’s completion of the book, then, and only then, will they delve into writing a script for the movie.
Snyder continued and said he would not have any input into the novel and wants it to be a creation of Miller’s 100%.
Snyder also said it will take place between the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea, the battle that narrator Dilios is at while re-telling the story of King Leonidas and the mighty Spartans to a new group of warriors at the end of 300.

Snyder also told IESB that would definitely direct this sequel/prequel and is looking forward to Miller’s completion of the book.

Gerard Butler Unsure Of 300 Prequel/Sequel

Liam — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:01:10 +0000

There has been talk of another charge into the 300 universe ever since it made Warner Bros rather rich last March. Well, Gerard Butler was recently asked to share any details he may have while on the rounds for the Guy Ritchie crime flick RocknRolla. From Superhero Hype!

Unfortunately, Butler hasn’t heard anything more then we have, and he seemed rather dubious of the film’s franchise potential. “I’ve heard some backroom chatter, but nothing more, so I don’t know if it would be a sequel or a prequel. I don’t want say anymore than that, because I really don’t know. I haven’t read anything. I can’t see it myself–sequel for me absolutely not, but I just mean the idea generally, I’m really not sure which way they would go with that.”

I feel the same as Butler. I am happy with 300 staying as a standalone film and I can’t see what they would do if they were to make a prequel/sequel. If Zack Snyder ends up directing then it may increase my interest.

Where do you think they can go if another movie is made?

300 Sequel News

Liam — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:04:19 +0000

Collider spoke with 300 producers Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari and Bernie Goldmann at the recent Saturn Awards and got them to reveal that not only are they working on a Blu-ray edition of the film but they’re also planning a sequel and/or prequel. Frank Miller is busy working on a brand new story and director Zack Snyder says that if they think it could work as a movie, they’re going to make it!

I know some people would prefer 300 to stay as a standalone film, however this is Hollywood. 300 was a surprise hit for Warner Bros, having septupled (x7) its budget, so it makes business sense to jump on the sequel bandwagon.

What are your thoughts?

Is 300 Getting A Sequel?

Liam — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:44:45 +0000

In a couple of weeks it will be exactly one year since we saw Gerard Butler and company kick all kinds of ass in Zack Snyder’s 300. The awesome trailers and amazing effect meant that many charged to see it, and it has made just over $450 million worldwide. Considering it only cost a relatively small $65 million to make, that’s a huge profit for Warner Bros and everyone involved. So, Hollywood being Hollywood it is obvious that the word ’sequel’ may pop up eventually…and today it has.

SOS Hollywood spoke to producer Mark Canton while he was doing rounds for The Spiderwick Chronicles. They are either reading too much into body language, or he is hinting something big!

Is a new 300 a reality? Should we expect to meet you again on a press junket for that?
(Another gigantic smile)
Wouldn’t it be nice to do that again with Zack (Snyder).
So you’re going for it, right?
I just said “wouldn’t it be nice?”. But I’d love to. (and he winked). Budgets are really a problem to approve these days. (Another smile and left the room).
As subtle messages are the most important way of telling something that cannot be told in Hollywood, the true answer is yes. A very good source within Warner Bros. also confirmed that all things are ready to start once the company greenlights the project.

I would only be happy with this if Zack Snyder returns. It was his vision that made 300 amazing, so if anyone else got their hands on this it would probably not be as good. Nothing is actually confirmed yet, but if a producer hints at budget discussions then something is going on.

THIS IS…spar…I mean…interesting.

Any suggestions for a possible title? They could go down the route of a well known Disney classic and call it 301 Spartans. How about a simple 400? Maybe 300: Full Throttle? 300: Dead Mans Pecs? 300: At Cliffs End?

I could do this all day…

Which 7 Movies are still in the Running for the 2007 Visual Effects Oscar?

Liam — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:52:30 +0000

ComingSoon have posted a list of the seven films that remain in contention for the Achievement in Visual Effects for the 80th Academy Awards. On Wednesday, January 16, members of the Academy’s Visual Effects Branch will watch a 15 minute excerpt from each film, and then nominate three who will go forward for the final consideration. Here they are:

The Golden Compass

Transformers

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

The Bourne Ultimatum

Evan Almighty

300

I Am Legend