Coming on Netflix in December, producers rejoiced at the idea of Zack Snyder&#039;s Rebel Moon being rejected from the &#039;Star Wars&#039; universe.

“Fu*k Star Wars!”- Here’s Why ‘Rebel Moon&#8217; Producers Celebrate Zack Snyder’s Ideas Being Rejected From the $70 Billion Franchise

The infamous 2012 pitch of Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon, is all set to bring an epic
space saga to our OTT screen this December. But it was not an overnight journey
to reach here. An idea in the making for years; the Man of Steel director
started shooting for the Netflix-acquired film in 2022. A second stint with
Netflix after Army of the Dead, the movie is set to release in two parts, with
an impressive budget of $166 million combined. Moreover, Snyder’s expertise in
crafting different and multiple worlds is no secret.

While the film was originally going to be injected into the Star Wars franchise,
it took a separate path to work as a different universe. Recently, it seems like
the producers are very glad it has separated from the $70 billion franchise, and
here is why.


PRODUCERS REJOICE AT THE CHANCE TO CREATE ZACK SNYDER’S OWN UNIVERSE

It is not every day that producers rejoice at being rejected from their former
plans. Rebel Moon was originally set to be a Star Wars film inspired by the
‘Seven Samurai’. Not only did the Justice League director stress for original
characters but also an R-rated script. This led to a rejection from being an
extended arm of the multi-billion dollar franchise. As per Film, the upcoming
space saga’s producer, Eric Newman, recalled
[https://www.slashfilm.com/1368547/zack-snyder-rebel-moon-inspiration-directors-cut/]
how Zack Snyder intended to make it a Seven Jedi film, and a “Fu*k Star Wars!
Let’s do this as a TV show” later, as a television show. 

Rebel Moon Zack Snyder
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

While it did not end up being a series, it did get its own standalone stage on
Netflix. Meanwhile, the producers heaved a sigh of relief at the movie’s press
meeting. Deborah Snyder recalled how she thought their “hands are going to be
tied” if they had gone the Star Wars way. They had gained quite a lot of
experience working on innumerable action-packed films created in different
superhero worlds. The 300 director’s skills would finally be put to use for the
science-fantasy movie. He even revealed to Tudum
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/tudum/] that his infamous director’s cut would
have an extra 60 minutes on screen. 

ALSO READ: Following ‘Rebel Moon’s’ Crazy Uproar, Zack Snyder Wants to Bring
This Video Game to Life, Like ‘The Witcher’
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-following-rebel-moons-crazy-uproar-zack-snyder-wants-to-bring-this-video-game-to-life-like-the-witcher/]

The Watchmen director is known for his director’s cuts. Separate from the
mainstream audience, he targets much more mature filmgoers who want to dive deep
into his universes. 


ZACK SNYDER’S REBEL MOON AND HIS LOVE FOR DIRECTOR’S CUTS

Not only does the director’s cut provide an extension to events, but also gets
into the psyche of intricately woven characters. The Man of Steel director
talked about Rebel Moon’s
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-another-snydercut-fans-can-rejoice-as-netflixs-rebel-moon-already-has-the-much-coveted-rendition-of-the-film/]extended
cut
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-another-snydercut-fans-can-rejoice-as-netflixs-rebel-moon-already-has-the-much-coveted-rendition-of-the-film/],
saying, “I think it’s a legitimate extended universe version.” His fans are no
strangers to his director cuts. While he does not recall where exactly his
passion for extended cuts began, it did not always come easy.



His versions were not always accepted with open arms as they are now. The
“deeper versions” did not exactly cater to all audiences in the mainstream
media, and the director had to “fight for it in the past.” 

ALSO READ: “They are going all in”- Netizens Hype Zack Snyder’s This Special
Announcement for ‘Star Wars’ Inspired ‘Rebel Moon’ Franchise
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-they-are-going-all-in-netizens-hype-zack-snyders-this-special-announcement-for-star-wars-inspired-rebel-moon-franchise/]

What do you think about the producer’s thoughts about not being a part of Star
Wars? Let us know in the comments.

Rishika Bhardwaj

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The infamous 2012 pitch of Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon, is all set to bring an epic space saga to our OTT screen this December. But it was not an overnight journey to reach here. An idea in the making for years; the Man of Steel director started shooting for the Netflix-acquired film in 2022. A second stint with Netflix after Army of the Dead, the movie is set to release in two parts, with an impressive budget of $166 million combined. Moreover, Snyder&#8217;s expertise in crafting different and multiple worlds is no secret. 
While the film was originally going to be injected into the Star Wars franchise, it took a separate path to work as a different universe. Recently, it seems like the producers are very glad it has separated from the $70 billion franchise, and here is why.
<h2>Producers rejoice at the chance to create Zack Snyder&#8217;s own universe</h2>
It is not every day that producers rejoice at being rejected from their former plans. Rebel Moon was originally set to be a Star Wars film inspired by the &#8216;Seven Samurai&#8217;. Not only did the Justice League director stress for original characters but also an R-rated script. This led to a rejection from being an extended arm of the multi-billion dollar franchise. <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/1368547/zack-snyder-rebel-moon-inspiration-directors-cut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">As per Film, the upcoming space saga&#8217;s producer, Eric Newman, recalled</a> how Zack Snyder intended to make it a Seven Jedi film, and a &#8220;Fu*k Star Wars! Let’s do this as a TV show&#8221; later, as a television show. 
<figure id="attachment_99225" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-99225" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-99225 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-scaled.jpg" alt="Rebel Moon Zack Snyder" width="2560" height="1707" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/imago0119009844h-1200x800.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-99225" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: Imago</figcaption></figure>
While it did not end up being a series, it did get its own standalone stage on Netflix. Meanwhile, the producers heaved a sigh of relief at the movie&#8217;s press meeting. Deborah Snyder recalled how she thought their &#8220;hands are going to be tied&#8221; if they had gone the Star Wars way. They had gained quite a lot of experience working on innumerable action-packed films created in different superhero worlds. The 300 director&#8217;s skills would finally be put to use for the science-fantasy movie. He even revealed to <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/tudum/">Tudum</a> that his infamous director&#8217;s cut would have an extra 60 minutes on screen. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-following-rebel-moons-crazy-uproar-zack-snyder-wants-to-bring-this-video-game-to-life-like-the-witcher/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Following ‘Rebel Moon’s’ Crazy Uproar, Zack Snyder Wants to Bring This Video Game to Life, Like ‘The Witcher’</a>
The Watchmen director is known for his director&#8217;s cuts. Separate from the mainstream audience, he targets much more mature filmgoers who want to dive deep into his universes. 
<h2>Zack Snyder&#8217;s Rebel Moon and his love for director&#8217;s cuts</h2>
Not only does the director&#8217;s cut provide an extension to events, but also gets into the psyche of intricately woven characters. The <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-another-snydercut-fans-can-rejoice-as-netflixs-rebel-moon-already-has-the-much-coveted-rendition-of-the-film/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Man of Steel director talked about Rebel Moon&#8217;s </a><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-another-snydercut-fans-can-rejoice-as-netflixs-rebel-moon-already-has-the-much-coveted-rendition-of-the-film/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">extended cut</a>, saying, &#8220;I think it’s a legitimate extended universe version.&#8221; His fans are no strangers to his director cuts. While he does not recall where exactly his passion for extended cuts began, it did not always come easy.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Rebel Moon | Official Teaser Trailer | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_rHLOXbFZtI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
His versions were not always accepted with open arms as they are now. The &#8220;deeper versions&#8221; did not exactly cater to all audiences in the mainstream media, and the director had to &#8220;fight for it in the past.&#8221; 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-they-are-going-all-in-netizens-hype-zack-snyders-this-special-announcement-for-star-wars-inspired-rebel-moon-franchise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“They are going all in”- Netizens Hype Zack Snyder’s This Special Announcement for ‘Star Wars’ Inspired ‘Rebel Moon’ Franchise</a>
What do you think about the producer&#8217;s thoughts about not being a part of Star Wars? Let us know in the comments.

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