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Another Lead Cast For '300' Sequel
Earlier this month it was reported that Sullivan Stapleton ('Animal Kingdom') had earned himself a lead role in '300: The Battle of Artemisia;' playing Athenian general Themistocles. Today it seems another lead role has been filled in the sequel to Zack Snyder's 2006 adaptation of the graphic novel by Frank Miller. Jamie Blackley has netted the role of Calisto, a young soldier whose thirst for wartime glory finds him leading a small band of troops. Blackley's most notable credit to date was a small part in William Monahan's 'London Boulevard' which starred Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley. 'London Boulevard' actually hits Blu-ray next week. Blackley does however also have a small role in the upcoming 'Snow White and the Huntsman.' The '300' sequel will be directed by Noam Murro from a script by Kurt Johnstad ('300'). Still no word on when filming is set to begin.
So another relative unknown joins the cast for the '300' sequel? That actually seems pretty fitting considering it's being helmed by a largely untested director. The funny thing about the first film is that, though many of its stars had appeared in major films prior to its release, it served as a launching pad for several cast members. Gerard Butler wasn't a household name until he took on the role of Leonidas, and '300' represented the first major Hollywood film work for Michael Fassbender. And though Zack Snyder had experienced great success with his 'Dawn of the Dead' remake, he hadn't quite settled into his signature visual style before taking on '300,' a movie that would come to define him in many ways. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm not nervous about the cavalcade of hungry young talents being lined up for '300: The Battle for Artemisia,' but maybe others are.
What do you guys think? Does the continual casting of relative unknowns concern you here? Are you interested in a '300' sequel?
Source: Deadline
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Comment by Happy Birthday Roboto on February 17, 2012 at 1:53pm -
@▲UltraK.I.D.™▽
Speaking for myself, I hated 300 since the moment I first saw it!
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Comment by ▲UltraK.I.D.™▽ on February 17, 2012 at 1:48pm -
@ CheezySpam,
Most people loved 300 when it was first released, it didn't get hate til' it got a wide release and became a big hit ....
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Comment by An Atheist Goat on February 17, 2012 at 1:04pm -
It's almost not really a sequel--aside from no cast/director being carried over, the Battle of Artemisium took place at basically the same time as Thermopylae...so it's kind of a companion piece.
That said, it could be really cool because this was the massive naval battle between the Greeks and the Persians and has that same "hold the line!"-type story because strategically they needed to hold both the Strait of Artemisium and Thermopylae to prevent the Persian invasion
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Comment by CHEEZYSPAM on February 17, 2012 at 12:54pm -
I'm one of the few who really enjoyed 300 when it came out. It was one of the few times I felt Zach Snyder's slo-mo over stylized visuals really worked. It really surprised me later on to find out that many people didn't like it and called it out for all the homo-erotic tone (which i don't see at all).
That said, I don't see a need for a prequel at all...but if it's entertaining than i'll be into it!
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Comment by Doo Doo in a box on February 17, 2012 at 12:08pm -
I loved 300, but I don't really think it needed a sequel. But that does not mean this can't be good!
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