Warner Bros. Pictures have released the following and increasingly popular motion poster for their upcoming swords n’ sandals sequel, 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE. We were lucky enough to catch some footage of the film at last weeks San Diego Comic Con and fans of the original hit are sure to be fulfilled as we learned the origin of the hulking Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his transformation from Persian soldier, mourning the death of his father, to his later God-like stature. This time centring on his battle with Greek General Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton), as well as the relationship with his Navy commander Artemisia (Eva Green).
Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present, a Cruel and Unusual Films/Mark Canton/Gianni Nunnari Production, “300: Rise of an Empire.” The action adventure stars Sullivan Stapleton (“Gangster Squad”) as Themistokles and Eva Green (“Dark Shadows,” “Casino Royale”) as Artemisia. Lena Headey reprises her starring role from “300” as the Spartan Queen, Gorgo; Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”) stars as Aeskylos; David Wenham returns as Dilios, and Rodrigo Santoro stars again as the Persian King, Xerxes.
Directed by Noam Murro and written by Zack Snyder and Kurt Johnstad, 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE is released in cinemas 7th March 2014 release also stars Hans Matheson, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Igal Naor, Callan Mulvey, Jack O’Connell and Andrew Tiernan.
Craig was our great north east correspondent, proving that it’s so ‘grim up north’ that losing yourself in a world of film is a foregone prerequisite. He has been studying the best (and often worst) of both classic and modern cinema at the University of Life for as long as he can remember. Craig’s favorite films include THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, JFK, GOODFELLAS, SCARFACE, and most of John Carpenter’s early work, particularly THE THING and HALLOWEEN.
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