300: Rise of An Empire Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 7, 2015

300: Rise of An Empire

Release Date: Friday, March 7, 2014 Theaters

Explores the story of 300 from the battle at sea between Themistocles and Xerxes' Naval Commander, Artemesia.

Director: Noam Murro

Starring: Eva Green • Jamie Blackley • Sullivan Stapleton • Rodrigo Santoro • Andrew Tiernan

R Action N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: This new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. 300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Artemesia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Action Adventure Drama Prequel Sequel War

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Who stars in 300: Rise of An Empire – Cast List

Eva Green
... Artemisia

Euphoria, Dirty Angels
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Jamie Blackley
... Calisto

And While We Were Here, If I Stay
Sullivan Stapleton
... Themistocles

The Internship, Kill Me Three Times
R
Rodrigo Santoro
... Xerxes

Rio, What to Expect When You're Expecting
A
Andrew Tiernan
... Ephialtes

Code of Silence
C
Callan Mulvey
... Scyllias

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Valiant One
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Ashraf Barhom
... General Bandari
A
Andrew Pleavin
... Daxos
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Steven Cree
All of You, Bagman

Who is making 300: Rise of An Empire – Crew List

A look at 300: Rise of An Empire behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Noam Murro last helmed All Families Are Psychotic. The film's writer Frank Miller last penned Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and The Spirit.

Director: Noam Murro
Screenwriters: Frank Miller
Kurt Johnstad
Producers: Mark Canton
Bernie Goldmann
Gianni Nunnari
Debra Snyder
Zack Snyder

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Atmosphere Entertainment
Cruel & Unusual Films
Hollywood Gang Productions
Legendary Entertainment

Production – What we know about the 300: Rise of An Empire

Key Facts

Gerard Butler turned down an offer to reprise his role as Leonidas in the film.
"It's not a prequel or a sequel," says director Noam Murro told USA Today. "It's a different perspective and characters in the battle between the Persians and the Greeks."
Sequel to the hit film 300 (2007). Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. Miller says the new project begins about 10 years before the events of 300.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2014

Completed

Changed 300: Rise of An Empire movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Looking to begin shooting in the first quarter of 2012

Dec 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong sustained sequences of stylized bloody violence throughout, a sex scene, nudity and some language.
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled 300 Project , Xerxes, 300: Battle of Artemisia
Language: English

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300: Rise of An Empire Release Date: When was the film released?

300: Rise of An Empire was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 7 , 2014. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Mr. Peabody & Sherman, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Journey to the West. Additional information: 3D/2D; IMAX.