Another Frank Miller Movie coming

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Brace yourselves, boys and girls. I only heard about it for the first time this weekend but another Frank Miller graphic novel is coming to the big screen. And it’s set in Ancient Greece!

300 details the epic historical (not mythological) battle of Thermopylae that took place in 480BC. Spartan King Leonidas and his royal guard of 300 embarked on a suicide mission to hold back an invading Persian force of between 1 and 3 million soldiers (under Xerxes) in a narrow canyon while the Greek forces could prepare for the invasion.



It’s not a happy tale, but with today’s political climate I’m surprised it has taken so long to make a film adaptation of such a macho, blood-soaked story about Western courage facing up against Middle Eastern numerical domination. I’m betting it’s going to be an especially big hit in Israel ;)



300 isn’t a star-driven movie like Troy or Alexander both were. The only ‘name’ here is Gerard Butler from the Tomb Raider sequel and The Phantom of the Opera, as King Leonidas. Dawn of the Dead’s Zack Synder directs (Frank Miller is executive producer). This might very well work in 300’s favour, placing the focus squarely on bloody action as opposed to forced character interaction and dialogue.

What I’m particularly excited about is the way the film makers are duplicating the look of Frank Miller’s graphic novel, making heavy use of CGI (ala Sin City) to bring the stylized world to life.



I can’t wait for the release in May or so next year! This one is going to be super cool.

Oh, you can check out the official site, with its makers’ blog and video diaries here.

Comments

RC said…
interesting, i haven't heard of this film yet, and it sounds interesting.

Thanks for posting about it.

--RC of strangeculture.blogspot.com
8:55 PM
Dante said…
Okay this might sound gay but i absolutly adore Frank Miller. The man is a genuis. And he doesn't pull punches for a lower Family friendly rating. He is awesome.
8:02 AM
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