First Look Photos of 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE
A couple of months ago I watched 300 again for the first time in a couple of years to motivate me to get back in shape. Guess what... it worked! I'm on my way to be a Spartan. The sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, finally made it into production, and thanks to USA Today we have our first look at the movie, and as you'll see it has the same look and feel as Zack Snyder's first film.
The sequel is being directed by Noam Murro, and above you'll find an image of one of the battles that will be in the movie. Below you'll get your first look at the film's star Sullivan Stapleton, who plays Themistokles in the story.
The story is described as having an aquatic setting and follows the Persian king-turned-god Xerxes as he leads an army against Greek forces, who have little training but are under the guidance of the general Themistokles. (The giant battle at the center of this movie is supposed to occur at the same time as the fighting in 300.) The director explains the epic size of the sequel saying,
[Rise of an Empire] happens over time in many different locations. The opportunities for the six distinct battles are even greater with different locations and tactics… The few against the many is still here. It’s hundreds vs. hundreds of thousands. It’s about taking on the mightiest power of all with wisdom and tactics.
It sounds like it's going to be yet another adrenaline filled badass war movie! It also stars Rodrigo Santoro returning as Xerxes, and Eva Green as Artemisia, "the vengeful commander of the Persian navy." Rounding out the cast are Lena Headey, Hans Matheson, Igal Naor, Callan Mulvey, Jack O'Connell, and Andrew Tiernan. It's set to be released in 2D, 3D, and IMAX and August 2nd, 2013.
Since I'm getting in shape, maybe... just maybe I'll be able to pull off going to the movie dressed up as a Spartan warrior by the time it come out.