Why Zack Snyder Is Glad Rebel Moon Is A Netflix Movie & Not Disney
Zack Snyder is pleased that Rebel Moon is an independent Netflix film rather than Star Wars. It is no secret that the director’s upcoming science fiction movie, which tells the story of a rebellion against an oppressive evil empire, was originally conceived by Snyder as a Star Wars film that he pitched to Lucasfilm during the post-production of Man of Steel. However, Lucasfilm rejected the R-rated pitch after being sold to Disney, so Snyder reworked his idea into Rebel Moon, which will be released in two parts on Netflix starting in December of this year.
During a recent interview with Empire Magazine, Snyder explained why he is actually glad that Rebel Moon is not a Star Wars film, which he considers “a blessing in many ways.” With Netflix, Snyder had much more creative freedom to make the science fiction film than if it had remained a Star Wars title as he originally intended. Read Snyder’s full explanation below:
I think it was a blessing in many ways. Creatively, it is wide open. We are all influenced by Star Wars to some extent. You cannot avoid it. However, in the storytelling, it becomes stranger. It is different because I have a different perspective. On a broad level, you might think, “Oh, it is somewhat similar to Star Wars,” but when you are immersed in it, it is not. We had pitching sessions in our film classes.
Why It’s Beneficial That Rebel Moon Isn’t A Star Wars Film
Snyder’s remarks demonstrate his satisfaction that Rebel Moon did not become a Star Wars film, which is ultimately a positive outcome. Over time, Rebel Moon has developed into something much more than Snyder’s original vision, resembling not only Star Wars but also Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. Snyder initially presented his original idea to Lucasfilm as a Star Wars story inspired by Kurosawa, and he now describes Re
Zack Snyder is glad that Rebel Moon is a stand-alone Netflix movie and not Star Wars. It’s no secret that the director’s forthcoming sci-fi film, which recounts a rebellion against an oppressive evil empire, was originally conceived by Snyder as a Star Wars movie that he pitched to Lucasfilm during post-production on Man of Steel. The R-rated pitch was eventually rejected by Lucasfilm after the sale to Disney, so Snyder reworked his idea into Rebel Moonwhich will release in two parts on Netflix starting this December.
During a recent interview with Empire MagazineSnyder explained why he’s actually glad Rebel Moon isn’t a Star Wars movie, which he considers “a blessing in a lot of ways.” With Netflix, Snyder was allowed much more creative freedom to make the sci-fi film than if his idea remained a Star Wars title like he originally envisioned. Read Snyder’s full explanation below:
I think it was a blessing in a lot of ways. Creatively, it’s wide open. We’re all a little shaped by Star Wars at this point. You can’t not be. But what happens is, in the telling, it gets weirder. It’s different, because I have a different point of view. You could say on a broad stroke, you might think, “Oh, it’s kind of Star Wars-y but when you’re in it, it’s not.” We had pitch meetings in our film classes.
Why It’s Good Rebel Moon Isn’t A Star Wars Movie
Snyder’s comments illustrate how glad he is Rebel Moon didn’t end up as a Star Wars movie, which is ultimately for the best. Over time, Rebel Moon has evolved into much more than Synder’s original vision, as it appears just as reminiscent of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune as Star Wars. Snyder pitched his original idea to Lucasfilm as a Kurosawa-inspired Star Wars story, and he now describes Rebel Moon as “Seven Samurai in space.” This type of aesthetic and R-rated action is exactly what makes Rebel Moon an intriguing project, which simply wouldn’t have been possible as a Star Wars movie.
Snyder directing a Star Wars movie would have also been incredibly divisive. The director’s work tends to garner those types of mixed reactions, especially during his stint in the DC Extended Universe. Star Wars is arguably an even bigger IP, so Snyder directing a film set in a galaxy far, far away would have likely resulted in even bigger controversy and backlash. By creating his own sci-fi sandbox with Rebel MoonSnyder didn’t have to defer to the restraints of an established one or Disney’s demands for what the film could be.
Source: Empire Magazine
