Gears of War Creator Hails Zack Snyder as Ideal Choice for Movie Director

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Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski approves of Zack Snyder potentially directing the movie adaptation, citing Snyder's talent in working with existing IP.

Snyder's track record with successful adaptations such as Dawn of the Dead and 300 leads Bleszinski to believe that he is highly suitable for the project.

The positive reception of Army of the Dead and Snyder's established relationship with Netflix, coupled with Dave Bautista's endorsement, likely contributed to his consideration for the Gears of War movie.

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski has given his approval for Zack Snyder to potentially direct the movie adaptation of his popular video game franchise. Despite previous unsuccessful attempts to bring the game to the big screen, Netflix recently announced their plans for a movie and an adult animated series based on Gears of War. Snyder, known for his interest in game-based films, expressed his desire to direct either a Halo or Gears of War movie. In a recent interview, Bleszinski shared his thoughts on Snyder's potential involvement, stating that while he didn't enjoy Snyder's previous film, Army of the Dead, he believes Snyder is a talented director when it comes to working with existing intellectual property and would be a great fit for the Gears of War project.

Why Army Of The Dead May Be Crucial For A Snyder-Led Gears of War Movie

Honestly, I consider Zack Snyder to be an exceptional director, particularly when he collaborates with established intellectual property. From his work on the Dawn of the Dead remake to his superhero movies and even 300, Snyder has truly redefined the filmmaking landscape through innovative techniques like slow-motion sequences and rapid pans. However, what truly distinguishes him are his fiercely loyal fans, who are particularly enthusiastic about his work. In my opinion, Snyder would be a perfect fit for the project.

Although Snyder is now focusing more on creating his own original movies, as seen in his expanding Rebel Moon universe, his early career revolved mainly around adapting existing IP. He started with the 2004 remake of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead and eventually became involved in the old DC Extended Universe. Army of the Dead, his second endeavor in crafting a completely original narrative, followed the critically panned Sucker Punch released in 2011.

Bearing this in mind, Bleszinski's dislike for Snyder's zombie heist film may be somewhat understandable. However, without it, a Snyder-led Gears of War may not have even been possible. Even before Snyder was considered as a potential director, Dave Bautista, who stars in Army of the Dead, had already expressed his desire to play the central character Marcus in Gears of War. The former WWE star has also praised Snyder's hands-on approach to filmmaking.

Furthermore, Army of the Dead not only established Snyder's current working relationship with Netflix but also helped build a positive rapport with the current top contender to play Marcus in Gears of War. If Snyder ends up directing the Gears of War movie, it will be partially thanks to his work on his original zombie film. Ironically, if Netflix chooses him to helm the project, it may result in his planned sequel, Planet of the Dead, being delayed in favor of the video game adaptation.

Source: ComicBook.com

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I grew up playing video games and watching superhero movies, so the news that Zack Snyder might direct a Gears of War movie has me excited. Snyder's known for his dark and gritty style, which I think would be a perfect fit for the Gears of War franchise. I'm also a fan of his use of slow-motion and action sequences, which I think would translate well to the big screen.

However, I'm also aware of the criticism that Snyder's received for his previous films, particularly his DC movies. Some people say his movies are too dark and depressing, and that he doesn't understand the characters. I can understand these criticisms, but I still think Snyder's a talented director, and I'm excited to see what he could do with the Gears of War franchise.