Zack Snyder Teases New Horned Creature In ‘Rebel Moon’ Clip

Director Zack Snyder is pulling out all the stops for his latest movie, "Rebel Moon."

Over a decade ago, the "Justice League" director had pitched the idea for a Star Wars film for mature audiences to creator George Lucas. However, Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, which seemed to put a kibosh on his plans.

Although Disney took the franchise in a different direction, Snyder took his idea and repurposed it into a two-part movie series called "Rebel Moon" that will be available to stream on Netflix perhaps as soon as next year.

On Tuesday, as part of Netflix's Geeked Week, Snyder teased a first look at one of the creatures in his new movie that he shot on his iPhone.

On Tuesday, the "Army of the Dead" creator posted a short clip of a new character from the film.

"Forging ahead. Here’s a recent makeup test I shot on my iPhone," he wrote in the caption as a horned figure stares at the camera.

"i think i speak for us all when i say, HOLY S---!!!!!!!!!" Netflix commented on the video.

"Oh man. We are in for more greatness," another fan wrote.

Another fan said that they "can't wait to see this crazy adventure."

On April 19, Snyder shared a few photos of the production on the first day of filming. “Day 1 #RebelMoon. It’s begun,” he wrote in the caption.

“Stars wars about to get its competition,” one fan commented.

“When George Lucas created star wars it was cause he couldn't do Flash Gordon. When Zack Snyder created Rebel Moon it was cause he couldn't do Star Wars,” another fan wrote. “We're witnessing cinematic history. We're living it. Breathe it in.”

Back on December 29, 2021, the “Dawn of the Dead” director took to social media platform Vero to share the first look at some “Rebel Moon” concept art.

“We are in full swing heading towards principal photography in a few months,” Snyder wrote in the caption. It's easy to imagine how the black figures marching toward the viewer were supposed to be Stormtroopers in an initial version of the script.

According to Deadline, “Atomic Blonde” star Sofia Boutella is playing the leader of a peaceful colony that is located on the edge of the galaxy. When a tyrannical army called the Regent Balisarius (not the Galactic Empire) threatens their existence, they’re forced to take a stand against their oppressors.

They dispatch a young woman to find warriors (not Jedi) on neighboring planets to help them defend their home. Although there are still subtle nods to its Star Wars origins woven throughout the plot, fans can’t wait to see what original elements the “Man Of Steel” director has in store for fans.

“The Princess Bride” star Cary Elwes, who has since gone on to star in Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has become attached to the project. He will be joined by Corey Stoll, who starred in “The Strain” series and made an appearance in 2012’s Oscar-nominated “West Side Story.”

“Game of Thrones” actor Michiel Huisman and “Sense8” actor Alfonso Herrera are also recent additions to the cast, which stars Sofia Boutella as the leading character. The ensemble cast also includes “Justice League” actor Ray Fisher, “Sons of Anarchy” actor Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Rupert Friend, and Stuart Martin.

Although details for the other actors have yet to be revealed, it’s been announced that Cary Elwes will play the “king” of Snyder’s new Empire.

The first part of “Rebel Moon” is expected to be released on Netflix sometime in 2023. There is no word on when part 2 will be released.