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Zack Snyder is no stranger to working with big shot characters. The 58-year-old director, as the man behind the initial run of the DC Extended Universe, has already brought to life characters like Superman and Batman. He is adept at creating memorable lore. And he might have the perfect chance to flex his muscles yet again withTwilight of the Gods.The Netflix original animated series will witness a saga revolving around the story of characters from Norse mythology. Fans are already abuzz about the future. And we finally know how long the first season will be.

Zack Snyder’sTwilight of the Godsfinally gets the green light
The series being helmed by Zack Snyder and Jay Oliva was originally set to premiere back in 2022 itself. But fate had other plans. The series is finally going to release in 2024, with streaming probably set to begin this September.
And for fans of Norse mythology, and Zack Snyder as well, the release couldn’t be overdue any longer. The series, coming from The Stone Quarry and Xilam animation studios, is all set to showcase Norse mythology in all its glory. Add to that the fact that theMan of Steeldirector is the brain behind the series, and we might have something great cooking.

Zack Snyder set to direct only two episodes ofTwilight of the Gods
Ever since it has been announced that the show will finally be coming to Netflix, fans have been holding their seats tight, waiting for any update that might come their way. While it has been confirmed that the series shall feature some major characters of Norse mythology like Sigrid, Leif, Odin, Thor and Loki, fans have been offered another tantalizing information about the series.
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It has been confirmed that the first season ofTwilight of the Godswill be 8 episodes long. Zack Snyder will be directing two episodes of the lot – the first and the last. Jay Oliva will match his tally, donning the chair for two episodes as well. They will be joined by the likes of Tim Divar, Andrew Tamadl, and Dave Hartman, who will join hands for directing the remaining episodes.

Twilight of the Godsis stacked on all fronts
While the news might be coming as a big bonus to the fans, there are other details about the series which fans can feel happy about. The news that Hans Zimmer would be in charge of the score is one such news. One can only imagine the magic his music will weave into the story of Sigrid’s tale of vengeance.
With stars like Sylvia Hoeks, Lauren Cohan, Jessica Henwick, Peter Stormare, Jamie Chung, and Pilou Asbæk leading the show, no wonder we are about to witness something magical unfold come September.

Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you can find her writing poems at any and all hours.