Warner Bros. Pictures have released a brand new international trailer for swords n’ sandals side-sequel, 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE. In the follow-up to Zack Snyder’s visually-stunning epic adventure, which made a superstar of Gerard Butler, we’ll learn 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. He’ll also have a new nemesis to contend with – Greek General Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton), all the while keeping well tabs on his devious Lady Macbeth-like 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
Source Warner Bros.
