Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' gets a prequel film and an anime series with Netflix

Netflix’s Army of De is an upcoming zombie heist film directed by Zack Snyder. release date of movie has t been revealed yet, but Netflix has alrey planned to expand project. streaming biggie has anunced an untitled prequel movie along with an anime series in development.

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'Army of De' prequel and anime series in work at Netflix

Netflix is rey to expand Army of De franchise as it has greenlighted two new projects. One is an untitled prequel movie and or is an animated series title as Army of De: Lost Vegas. Details about ventures were also revealed.

prequel movie will be directed by Matthias Schweighöfer who will also star in it as Ludwig Dieter, his character from Army of De. It will be produced by Zack Snyder, his wife Deborah Snyder and Coller of Stone Quarry. Schweighöfer and Dan Maag of Pantaleon Films will also bankroll film.

anime series, Army of De: Lost Vegas will show origin story of Dave Bautista’s Army of De character. plot will revolve around him and his crew during initial fall of Vegas as y face source of zombie outbreak. Two episodes of series will be directed by Zack Snyder, along with showrunner Jay Olivia who will also helm a couple of episodes. Shay Hatten will pen down prequel as well as anime series.

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In a statement to Variety, Zack Snyder said that he is “incredibly excited” for opportunity to partner with Netflix again as y expand Army of De universe with both an international prequel, as well as exploring visually dynamic world of animation.

He stated that it has been a “great collaboration” and y are thrilled that streaming platform sees this as big of an IP as y do. Matthias Schweighöfer said that it has alrey been a “great pleasure” to be part of this Zack Synder’s Army of De. He called it a “fascinating” project. actor-director mentioned that he is happy as project is w being developed on so many different levels.

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Army of De has an ensemble cast of Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera, Garret Dillahunt, Raul Castillo, Omari Hardwick, Hiryouki Sana, Tig taro, Huma Qureshi and Matthias Schweighöfer. movie follows a group of military mercenaries who plans a heist on a Las Vegas casi taking vant of a zombie outbreak. screenplay is by Zack Snyder and Shay Hatten, while story is by Snyder and Joby Harold. film is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2021.