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Zack Snyder’s films have been a point of discussion for fans whenever they come out. While his modern films have become divisive, everyone agrees that he is a great visual filmmaker who has his own distinct style and flair. His contributions to the DC universe have been highly celebrated by loyal fans.
Snyder is also an avid lover of comic books and writers who have created some of the best comic runs ever. The director is a huge fan of Frank Miller’s works and wanted to adapt many of them for the big screen. He got to do that in full glory with 2006’s300which was an adaptation of one of Miller’s most celebrated comics.
300Was Zack Snyder’s Ultimate Love Letter To Frank Miller
Before his tenure in the DC universe, Zack Snyder was making films that intrigued audiences due to his epic and bombastic approach to fantastical concepts. His first filmDawn of the Deadbrought a certain excitement and energy to the zombie apocalypse genre. With300, Watchmen,andSucker Punch,the director was aiming at an even bigger canvas with the support of Warner Bros.
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300was a film that he wanted to make because he was in awe of Frank Miller’s original comic run and the various visually stunning illustrations in it. Snyder finally got the rights to the book and got to make one of hisdream projects. However, it was not the only Miller comic that he wanted to adapt.
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In an interview withLetterboxd, Snyder revealed that he wanted to adapt Miller’sSin CityandThe Dark Knight Returnsalong with300. However, he got to do only300and thus made sure that it was a perfect adaptation and a love letter to Miller. TheMan of Steeldirector said,
…And then I made 300, which I’d been working on because I’m a big Frank Miller fan. I’m a Dark Knight Returns fan and 300 was the book I could get my hands on. I wanted to do Sin City, I wanted to do Dark Knight Returns and I love 300 so I made it as a love letter to Frank Miller.
Miller’sSin Citywas adapted into the hit 2005 film of the same name which was loved by audiences. Snyder still passionately wants to adaptThe Dark Knight Returnsand recently revealed that it was the only project that would provoke him toreturn to DC. Snyder’s300was a hit, grossing $456 million against a $65 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo). It is arguably the most celebrated work of his career.
Simon Pegg Has A Specific Pet Peeve About Zack Snyder’sDawn of The Dead
Zack Snyderdebuted as a filmmaker with 2004’sDawn of the Dead, a remake of the 1978 film of the same name directed by George A. Romero. The film introduced Snyder’s capabilities as a director and he made a very confident debut. However, actor Simon Pegg hates one aspect of the film.
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In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Pegg stated that he is a huge fan of Snyder’s film. However, he is annoyed that Snyder used Romero’s title. TheMission Impossiblestar feels that not changing the title was disrespectful to the original film. He said,
I always got annoyed at Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake it’s a great movie. It’s really exciting. But I hated the fact they called it Dawn of the Dead because that was George’s film. They could have called it Deadish, which was a great line in the film that one of the actors used, and it still would have been a great film.
Pegg also came up with his own zombie apocalypse film with a similar titleShaun of the Deadthat same year. Both films were critically and commercially successful, reinvigorating the genre in new and exciting ways.
Fans can watch/rent Snyder’sDawn of the Deadand300on Prime Video.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
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