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

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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in 300: Rise of An Empire.

Eva Green
... Artemisia

Dirty Angels, Dumbo
J
Jamie Blackley
... Calisto

If I Stay, U Want Me 2 Kill Him?
Sullivan Stapleton
... Themistocles

American Renegades, The Hunter
R
Rodrigo Santoro
... Xerxes

Rio, Focus
A
Andrew Tiernan
... Ephialtes

Code of Silence
C
Callan Mulvey
... Scyllias

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

Crew Behind the Film

The 300: Rise of An Empire behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Noam Murro last directed All Families Are Psychotic. The film's writer Frank Miller last wrote 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 Pictures

Production Details

What we know about the 300: Rise of An Empire movie production.

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.

Production Updates for 300: Rise of An Empire

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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Release Dates

When was the film released?

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