Anticipation is running high for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, a film that’s been pitched as his take on the Star Wars universe. Despite being months away from release, the movie has been the subject of much excitement and speculation among fans. The narrative unfolds on a tranquil planet seized by the malignant forces of the Imperium, situated in a remote corner of the galaxy. Snyder has assembled a remarkable cast to bring his dramatic story to life and has infused it with breathtaking, carefully curated visuals. The film, a part of a grand sci-fi saga, holds significant potential for multiple franchise extensions and explicit cuts that have been publicly declared.
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A new image of Korean actor Bae Doona, released by Empire Magazine, provides us with another sneak peek into the world of Rebel Moon. Doona’s character, Nemesis, is a semi-mechanical swordmaster who is recruited by Sofia Boutella’s Kora to defend her peaceful planet. In the new image, Doona is seen showcasing her character’s skills, wielding two luminous swords, with additional warriors standing behind her. Their mission is unclear, but their readiness is apparent.
The Genesis of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon:
Snyder initially proposed a Star Wars film concept to Lucasfilm leader Kathleen Kennedy. He described his idea as a space rendition of “Seven Samurai,” a classic Kurosawa film, adding, “A Star Wars movie was my original concept for it.” Expanding on his pitch, he explained how George Lucas’ work was influenced by Kurosawa’s films. The story, a clear-cut battle between good and evil, was simple and resonated with him. However, his plans fell through following Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm.
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Snyder wanted to craft a narrative without the burden of legacy characters, in an R-rated universe, which he acknowledged was “almost a non-starter.” As he delved deeper, he realized the Star Wars universe would probably never align with his vision. Then, Netflix appeared on the scene, funding his concept, which has now transformed into Rebel Moon, featuring stars such as Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins, Ed Skrein, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher, among others. Snyder reveals, “‘We have our own ideas about what we want to do with the Star Wars universe. You have an idea about a Star Wars movie? Go do that as a fan film.'”
Rebel Moon is set to launch on Netflix on December 22.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon
What is Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon about?
Rebel Moon is a film directed by Zack Snyder set in a peaceful planet that’s taken over by the evil forces of the Imperium. It is pitched as his Star Wars story and features a stellar star cast, meticulously crafted scenic visuals, and an intense storyline.
Who is Bae Doona’s character in Rebel Moon?
Bae Doona plays the character Nemesis in Rebel Moon. She is a partially mechanical swordmaster, who is recruited to help protect a peaceful planet.
How did Rebel Moon come about?
Rebel Moon was originally pitched as a Star Wars concept to Lucasfilm head, Kathleen Kennedy. However, plans fizzled out due to the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney. Zack Snyder later found support in Netflix which invested in his concept, eventually resulting in the creation of Rebel Moon.
What is the release date of Rebel Moon?
Rebel Moon is set to be released on Netflix on December 22.
Who are the other cast members of Rebel Moon?
Rebel Moon features a star-studded cast including Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins, Ed Skrein, Fra Fee, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher, among many others.
More about Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon
- Zack Snyder’s Filmography
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- Star Wars Universe
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- Disney’s Acquisition of Lucasfilm
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Snyder had me at Seven Samurai in space, Bae Doona with two glowing blades is just a bonus! Can’t w8 for rebel moon to drop.
Always been a fan of Zack Snyder, his take on star wars universe sounds really intriguing, Looking forward to december 22.
Wow!! Bae Doona as a swordmaster – now thats what im talkin about! Cant wait for rebel moon!!
Interesting. How many Star Wars spin-offs can we expect in the future? And Anthony Hopkins in a space saga? Count me in.