Summary
DirectorZack Snyder’s newest project,Twilight of the Gods, is set to break a career trend he’s had for two full decades. Zack Snyder has been directing movies for 20 years now, and he’s accomplished quite a bit in that time. From box office hits like300to massive franchises like the DC universe, and specifically hisJustice Leaguefilms, Snyder has proven himself capable of making entertaining movies. Now, however, one of his upcoming projects may be a sign that he’s determined to prove himself in another arena.
While Snyder’s career has certainly had its highs, the director has also experienced a few lows in recent years. HisRebel Moonfranchise got off to a rocky start, withRebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiverdividing critics and audiencesand becoming Snyder’s lowest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes. On top of that,the DC “Snyderverse” officially endedlast year, and Snyder was replaced as the franchise’s creative director by James Gunn. Those misfires may have influenced Snyder’s next project,Twilight of the Gods, which marks a major development in his creative career.
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Twilight Of The Gods Is Zack Snyder’s First TV Show After 20 Years Directing Movies
Zack Snyder’s next project,Twilight of the Gods, will be the first television series he’s ever created. Snyder began directing feature films in 2004 with the remake ofDawn of the Dead. Since then, he’s focused solely on movies, and occasionally music videos. Now, however, Snyder is acting as the creator - along with co-creators Jay Oliva and Eric Carrasco - and executive producer ofTwilight of the Gods, an animated series about Norse mythology that has been described as “sexy” with “hardcore action.” Snyder’s even set to direct some of the show’s episodes, alongside several other directors.
Twilight of the Godswill be Snyder’s first television show to be completed when it releases on Netflix on September 19, but it won’t be his first attempt at television. Zack Snyder previously had plans to start an animated show as part of hisnow-canceledArmy of the Deadfranchise.The show, which would have been titledArmy of the Dead: Lost Vegas, never came to fruition, and it missed its originally planned release date in spring 2022. Therefore,Twilight of the Godsstill holds the honor of being Snyder’s first story told in an episodic format.
Twilight Of The Gods Is Not Zack Snyder’s First Animated Project
ThoughTwilight of the Godswill be Snyder’s first television show in his career, it’s not his first foray into animation before.That honor belongs to the ultimate cut ofWatchmen, which includes an animated short,Tales of the Black Freighter, which Snyder co-wrote, interwoven into the film. EvenWatchmenwasn’t the most recent time Zack Snyder has dabbled in animation, though, as he also created a full feature-length animated film in 2010:Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. Snyder has a history with animation as a medium, andTwilight of the Godsis only the latest chapter in it.
Snyder has a history with animation as a medium, and Twilight of the Gods is only the latest chapter in it.
It’s also possible thatTwilight of the Godscould mark a career shift for Snyder. After his recent troubles withArmy of the DeadandRebel Moon, the director could look to animation in the future. Animated shows would give him a lot of the creative freedom he lacks in feature-length films, and it seems like the perfect medium to execute his trademark visual style in. There’s obviously no telling what the future holds, butTwilight of the Godsis already proving historic forZack Snyder, and it could continue to shape his career for quite a while.
Twilight of the Gods
Cast
Twilight of the Gods is an animated series inspired by Norse mythology. It follows characters such as Thor, Loki, and Odin in a rich narrative that delves into their legendary conflicts and alliances. Directed by Jay Oliva, the series features voice talents including John Bradley, Jamie Chung, and Patton Oswalt, bringing the epic mythological tales to life.
