Hollywood is always hunting for the next bankable franchise, and it’s got no qualms about going into the past to find it. The industry is already saturated with prequels, sequels, and spin-offs, but more are coming as studios and streamers circle back to franchises that seemed to end decades ago. As frustrating as this trend can be, it’s not all bad. While audiences aren’t exactly clamoring for another prequel series to a long-gone IP, one new spin-off could give an established director a refreshing change of pace.
Per Variety, Zack Snyder is in talks with Warner Bros. to develop a prequel series to his 2007 epic "300", which would see Snyder return as director and executive producer. Exact plot details are still up in the air, but it’s safe to assume the series would follow the rise of Leonidas, King of Sparta (portrayed in "300" by Gerard Butler). In the film, Leonidas and his army launch a doomed battle against the Persian king Xerxes, and their bravery turns a tragedy into a formidable legend.
If all goes to plan, "300" would be the latest in a growing number of films to get a belated sequel series. Amazon is developing a "Legally Blonde" prequel following a young Elle Woods, and the studio is also partnering with Guy Ritchie to develop a "Young Sherlock Holmes" series. Amazon’s had some success on the prequel front with "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power", and Warner is clearly hoping to cash in on that success with a "300" prequel and the upcoming "Dune: Prophecy". READ MORE from Inverse
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