Zack Snyder Reveals ‘Rebel Moon’ Has Started Filming

Zack Snyder has some good news for fans of “Rebel Moon.”

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Snyder originally pitched the film to George Lucas as a “Star Wars” movie.

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However, Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012.

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Snyder took the idea for his film and developed it on his own.

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On April 19, he tweeted that production on the movie had officially begun.

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

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The movie is scheduled for a Netflix release sometime in 2023.

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The movie is expected to be released in two parts, similar to “Dune.”

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There is no word as to when fans can expect part 2 of “Rebel Moon.”

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