It looks like the rumors last week of a 300 sequel/prequel/followup were true. We get confirmation that Frank Miller is working on a followup to the film from our friends at comingsoon:
Variety says that Legendary Pictures has confirmed last week’s reports that 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 spin-off.
Snyder won’t officially commit until after he sees Miller’s take, but he’s definitely interested, says the trade. “The vision of Frank Miller’s universe that Zack Snyder brought to the screen in ‘300’ is unlike anything ever seen before,” said Legendary’s Thomas Tull. “We want to be certain that the story originates with Frank and be as compelling as the first.”
As I have said before, I would prefer to have 300 as a stand alone film. This crew could work on dozens of other sword and sandal films, but this one should be left alone. If they fight in hell however – then I will bit my lip and gladly watch the 299 fight the demon hordes of hades!
We will be sure to keep you up to date on the status of Frank Miller’s script and be sure to let you know if this is a sequel or a prequel, as soon as the news bubbles forth.
