Actor Ed Skrein has revealed that Zack Snyder wanted Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver to feel like a particular, critically-acclaimed Christopher Nolan movie. The two-part sci-fi film follows former Imperium soldier Kora gathering a group of fighters to defend the moon Veldt from her former intergalactic empire. Part One – A Child of Fire was just the start, establishing the world while setting up the sequel.
Speaking with GamesRadar+, Skrein, who portrays Admiral Noble, revealed the upcoming Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver was inspired by Nolan’s Dunkirk. The actor went on to compare the follow-up to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, citing how action-packed the film will be. Check out what Skrein had to say below:
I remember Zack saying with the second movie that he wanted it to feel like Dunkirk. So it’s like, there’s a space at the beginning, and then it’s going off. And it’s really, really going off. And, you know, Return of the King, Lord of the Rings vibes where it’s like, ‘Okay, we kind of know where they’re going.’ It’s like, ‘Alright, now let’s just sit back, eat loads of popcorn, and watch it all kickoff.’
What Zack Snyder’s Dunkirk Comparison Means For The Scargiver
Dunkirk is considered one of Nolan’s greatest films, showcasing World War II’s evacuation from the film’s namesake through the eyes of multiple soldiers. Since The Scargiver will be finishing the story of Veldt’s defense, there will no doubt be plenty of action from a multitude of perspectives. A similar structure to the war film could work in favor of Rebel Moon‘s second half, delivering a thrilling conclusion to the story.
Given that A Child of Fire reviews weren’t favorable, the next movie may be able to redeem many elements from the first. This would have to include an increased focus on characterization, connecting audiences to the film’s heroes to make the battles more exciting. It will likely feature a much grander scale to its events as well, reflecting the destructive nature of war while also providing an action-packed thrill ride.
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Beyond Nolan’s movies, Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver will continue to pull from sources like Star Wars and The Seven Samurai in finishing its story. This mash-up of multiple types of films wasn’t a big hit for A Child of Fire, but the change in focus toward battles in the next movie could give it a warmer reception. It remains to be seen just how much the film pulls from Dunkirk, and how different its presentation may be from the first film.
