Snyder and Johnstad Writing "Xerxes"

 

The Los Angeles Times recently spoke to director Zack Snyder to which he confirmed he's started writing the script for Frank Miller's Xerxes with his 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad. According to Snyder the new film is neither a sequel nor prequel to 300. It should serve as more of a spin off from the sounds of it.

"We closed the writing deal on 'Xerxes.' We started writing about a week ago," Snyder said. "So we're doing it. It's happening... I don't have a directing deal in place but we are writing it, so call it intent."

"This movie follows Themistocles and the Battle of Artemisium, which coincidentally happens on the exact same three days as the Battle of Thermopylae [which was the basis of '300']," Snyder added. "This one starts off with a quick retelling of the why of the Persian wars. It starts off at the Battle of Marathon and then it goes back to Themistocles finding out that Persians are invading again. and off we go over to learn a little bit about why Xerxes is the way he is."

Well if this is  anywhere near as awesome as 300 was then I'm in. I've been impressed with everything I've seen from Snyder so far so until he proves me wrong I'll have to expect this will be amazing!