‘300′ sequel in the works?

The word is out that 300 producer Mark Canton has expressed strong interest in re-teaming with director Zack Snyder for a sequel to the violent sword and sandal pic.

Canton’s $65 million film was a big commercial success for Warner Bros. It earned over $200 million at the U.S. box office alone. Thus, it’s no surprise that talk of a sequel is surfacing even though no place was left for the principle cast to return.

The original film was a gutsy and faithful screen adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel which painted a highly stylized depiction of the famed Battle of Thermopylae, a week-long, pitched melee with 300 Spartan warriors defending a narrow pass against the advance of the entire Persian army.

Miller never inked a sequel to his graphic novel, although it’s likely he would be approached to assist in the creation of a sequel to the movie adaptation. After all, it was Miller’s vision that had a big hand in generating the unique look of 300. Meanwhile, Frank Miller is busy working with Robert Rodriguez on two sequels to SIN CITY, both set for release next year.

Source: Film School Rejects

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