Zack Snyder’s next big project for Netflix has been revealed, and it’s not Rebel Moon Part 3
Zack Snyder’s next project for Netflix has been revealed – and sorry Rebel Moon fans, but it’s not a third film set in his epic, Star Wars-like universe.
In fact, Snyder’s new production couldn’t be more different from his latest film duology for Netflix. It is indeed called twilight of the gods, it’s a Norse mythology-inspired TV show rather than a big-budget sci-fi action movie, and it will be an animated offering rather than a live-action property. Hey, I warned you it’s a far cry from his most recent work.
Fans of the beloved filmmaker won’t have to wait long twilight of the gods to also thunder on the best streaming service in the world. Yesterday (April 24), Snyder revealed on X/Twitter that the R-rated series would arrive on Netflix in late 2024. Oh, and he also showed off a first-look image for his upcoming show, which shows off the gorgeous-looking art style. :
We fear no gods! My new animated series TWILIGHT OF THE GODS is coming to Netflix this fall. pic.twitter.com/40yLuIUpKcApril 24, 2024
Granted, this isn’t the first we’ve actually heard about twilight of the gods. The TV project, which will consist of eight episodes, was first announced in June 2021. At the time, I reported on the title reveal of the said show and the stacked cast that will lend their vocal talents to Snyder’s new series. However, details have been few and far between since then, with Snyder and Netflix’s focus trained on developing the writer-directors. Rebel Moon franchise. You should read our spoiler-light thoughts Rebel Moon Part 1 to see if it’s worth watching and/or to find out everything Rebel Moon Part 2, which made its debut on April 19.
But I digress. Now that we have a clear release window for twilight of the godsfans can start the countdown to Snyder’s latest Netflix production. And who knows? It might have enough to secure a spot on our list of the best Netflix shows, if, you know, it’s actually good.
What is Twilight of the Gods about and who else is involved?
Netflix has not yet released a synopsis of the story twilight of the gods yet. However, we expect to find out more about the plot at the 2024 Annecy Film Festival, which runs from June 9 to 15. Per DeadlineSnyder and Netflix will reveal more about the adult animated series as part of the streaming giant’s expanded presence at the high-profile entertainment industry event.
Until then, the only concrete details we have are from Snyder from a December 2023 chat Collider. “Basically there’s a king and his queen in a little Viking village, and they want to get married,” Snyder said. ‘An event happens to them at their wedding that sends Sigrid, the future bride and child of giants, on a crazy mission of revenge.
She enlists a cast of characters – a seer (and) a dwarf (including) – and they come together to form a band that has this one mission: find a god and fight him. It’s a mission, it’s a revenge story. Sigrid is a beautiful, very Scandinavian, cold but passionate character who I really enjoyed working with, because she is just so cool.”
Dutch actor Sylvia Hoeks (To see, Blade Runner 2049) will voice Sigrid. She will be joined by a number of other notable names including Game of Thrones alumni Pilou Asbaek and Kristoffer Hivju as Thor and Andvari, The Fall of the House of Usher‘s Rahul Kohli as Egill, Wonka‘s Paterson Joseph as Loki, The living Deadwith Lauren Cohan as Inge, Antman‘s Corey Stoll as Hrafnkel, and Iron F sharpIt’s Jessica Henwick as Sandraudiga.
Snyder and Jay Oliva – the latter a veteran of multiple animated projects for DC, Paramount Plus and Marvel – are confirmed to be the show’s lead directors. The pair are joined by Snyder’s wife and production partner Deborah, plus longtime collaborator Wesley Coller of the Snyders, on the series’ executive production team. Finally, Stone Quarry Animation, KRAKN Animation and Xilam Animation created the visuals.
twilight of the gods launches exclusively on Netflix this fall (that’s fall for non-US residents of the Northern Hemisphere, and spring for Australian readers).