Zack Snyder’s next film revealed and will mark the director’s first genre career

After spending the last few years working with the streamer on zombie apocalypses and space operas, Zack Snyder is teaming up with Netflix for a new kind of film. Snyder is one of the most talked about filmmakers in the modern industry, especially in the sphere of the comic book genre, having found early success in adaptation. 300 and Watchmen to the screen before helping launch the DC Extended Universe with Man of Steel. More recently, he has worked with Netflix for both Army of the Dead and Rebel Moon franchises as well as the animated show Twilight of the Gods.

The Hollywood Reporter brought the news that Snyder is reuniting with Netflix for his next film. The untitled project is considered the first in the filmmaker’s career, moving away from the blockbuster genre to an action thriller centered on a “LAPD’s elite unit that is relentlessly faced with the relentless collision between law and morality.” Snyder is not only directing but also co-writing the film with his frequent collaborator Kurt Johnstad of 300 and Rebel Moon notoriety, among others.

Snyder will also produce alongside his wife Deborah Snyder and producing partner Wesley Coller through their Stone Quarry label. The filmmaker also shared a statement to the publication, remembering how Snyder and Netflix’s film chief discussed the film “years ago“ and expressing their enthusiasm in moving forward with their development. See what Snyder said below:

Years ago, Dan [Lin, Netflix’s head of film] and I had a conversation about our shared interest in telling a compelling, visceral, character-driven story set in the intense, complex, and captivating landscape of the LAPD. It’s a conversation that stayed with me. So, as you would expect, I am very excited to now have the opportunity to partner with Dan, along with the rest of my incredible partners at Netflix, in developing this story.

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Source: THR