August 16, 2005
Gerard Butler signs for 300
The cool Gerard Butler (he's from Scotland too don't you know) has just signed up for another big role. According to Coming Soon he's signed for star in the adaptation of Frank Millers graphic novel 300 to be directed by Zack Snyder.
Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life) has been signed to star. Production will begin October 17 in Montreal.The film tells the true story of 300 elite Spartan fighters who, led by King Leonidas (Butler), fought to the death against King Xerxes' massive Persian army during the battle of Thermopylae in 481-480 B.C. According to lore, their valor inspired all of Greece to rise up against the invading Persians, planting the seeds of democracy.
Well done him, now give us an interview Mr Butler, please! I think this is another excellent step in Butlers career, however it does take him another step away from the Burns production which is having it's own difficulties. Still all those fans that have been commenting on the Phantom post can be happy!
Posted by at August 16, 2005 03:57 AM
Comments
Posted by: Alfredo at August 16, 2005 08:22 AM
I would be excited but untill I see otherwise then has amazing potential to be a repeat of Troy.
Posted by: Pudie at August 16, 2005 09:26 AM
Bring it on!
Donna A.
Posted by: Donna A. at August 16, 2005 10:17 AM
Nah, I would disagree Pudie, this has much more potential coming from the Moore stable, especially if he's involved as he was with Sin City.
Posted by: Richard Brunton at August 16, 2005 01:18 PM
Thats a big if though. How often do you hear about creators getting as much input and Miller did on Sin City? It's almost unheard of. And on an epic roman war movie? To even finance it studios would need to pretty much guarantee a big box office which means it would be butcherd to sell to a mass audience.
Posted by: Pudie at August 16, 2005 03:22 PM
Butler starred in Attila which is probably why he was picked for such a similar role here. He really shined as an up and coming actor (one of his earliest roles from 2000). Attila was a made for tv movie (4+ hours) and suffered a little from a low budget, but was overall done very well. It chronicled the beginnings of the Hun empire and the crumbling of Rome in a personally dramatic way (with a few epic battles thrown in there).
Posted by: Brooksilver ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](../../../../nav-commenters.gif)
at August 16, 2005 07:12 PM
gerry will be perfect as leonidas. he has the royal bearing to pull off that role and has the acting chops to match. if the studio handles this right and cast people that could act not just pose then we should be in for a ride. oh, to be a fly on the wall when mr butler auditioned for this...
Posted by: gypsy at August 17, 2005 01:45 AM
I think it will be disrespectful of me if I dont join in the discussion esp if it's about Mr. Butler. *wink* @ Richard.
As always, thanks for being the newsbearer of anything Gerry Butler Rich. Yeah, give us that interview already!!!! I have to brush up again on my Greek history eh? Saying that, we havent even seen Beowulf & Grendel yet too, also starring Gerry.
Gypsy??? Fly in the wall huh, what a tart! LOL
Posted by: Simone at August 18, 2005 02:08 PM
I'm glad to see the role of King Leonidas go to Gerard Butler, probably the most underrated actor to come along in a long time (especially as the Phantom, which, by the way, made more $154.5 million worldwide, according to BoxOfficeMojo). Butler more than lived up to that role, bringing a whole new depth of emotion, understanding, and raw physical talent (both vocally and dramatically to that part. Perhaps this latest casting in "300" will push him over the edge into the roles he deserves. He will do justice to the part.
Posted by: nightmusic43 at August 30, 2005 01:15 PM
i think gerard butler did an amazing job in Phantom of the Opera which is my favorite movie EVER! and I can't wait to see him in another.
Posted by: Kristen at September 4, 2005 04:34 PM
the only reason this is bad news is I truly believe he would be a great James Bond and this pushes him further from being the next.
Posted by: crackerjack at September 4, 2005 04:46 PM
I think that Gerards best movie was the phantom of the opera and i hope to get to see it again cuz he is so hot and his voice is to die for!!!id give anything up for him and i bet my friend would say the same cuz me and her are going to londone to shoot another movie with him cuz i contacted him and he said that we could be in his movie and hes event paying for everything!!and we get to hold his hand and touch him whenever and when ever and i bet none of you will ever get to ...unlike me and my friend becca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shairl at September 5, 2005 02:10 AM
I think somebody escaped the mental hospital Sharl. Should we contact the local authorities? Is Mr. Butler in any danger from you?
Posted by: crackerjack at September 5, 2005 02:18 PM
wow...gerry is going from strength to strength with film roles,i too think he would make a brill bond but do we want to type cast him.there is only one man i love the same as gerry and that is "mr darcy" himself ..colin and i believe he too is in the film 300,oh my god if this is true i will be in heaven...cor how i would love to be in a clinch with these too,and i also believe colin would make a brill bond...love you gerry and colin cant wait for film...hear your filming in tunisia im on hol there from25th sept til 9th oct 2005...if you spot me ill be the red head waveing me cacks at you xxxxxx
Posted by: gill lawrence at September 18, 2005 04:46 PM
Have you noticed that you are like supa hot?!? Hopefully you have! i'm a huge fan of the phantom of the opera! i know ur supposed to hate the phantom, but i just can't!
Posted by: sav mad! at October 18, 2005 01:11 PM
I am missing crackerjack after reading his posts here. LOL
Miss ya too Gerry! *winks*
Posted by: Simone at October 18, 2005 02:03 PM
Hell Yeah! 300 the movie bring it on.