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New Epic Miniseries By Mel Gibson Set To Outshine '300'
Mel Gibson is adapting an epic miniseries about the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, showcasing a remarkable historical battle.
Mel Gibson is about to bring history to the screen once again, this time with a story that matches the intensity and scale of 300. His new miniseries focuses on a true struggle known as one of the most incredible events in military history.
The film 300 from 2006, directed by Zack Snyder, was based on the comic by Frank Miller. It told the epic and spectacular story of 300 Spartan warriors fighting at Thermopylae against a massive Persian army. The film became a modern classic in the action and war genre.
Gibson now turns his attention to the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, where only 700 Knights Hospitaller faced off against an Ottoman army of 40,000 soldiers. This battle resulted in an unexpected victory for the knights, a story that not only sounds epic but is also a true account. This gives Gibson the opportunity to combine history with spectacle in a way that might surpass 300.
The success of 300 is evident: the film grossed over $454 million worldwide and was well-received by audiences. However, Gibson has the advantage of telling this true story in the form of a miniseries, allowing for more depth and multiple storylines. This increases the likelihood that his project could have a similar, if not greater, impact.
In an interview, Gibson expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m working on a limited series about the Siege of Malta. It’s an incredible story, and there’s really only one place to film it: Malta itself.” He emphasized how stunning the historical locations are and called it “a crazy, but great story.”
When the miniserie will actually be released is still unknown. But it is certain that Gibson will do everything possible to make it a spectacular and epic tale.
The film 300 from 2006, directed by Zack Snyder, was based on the comic by Frank Miller. It told the epic and spectacular story of 300 Spartan warriors fighting at Thermopylae against a massive Persian army. The film became a modern classic in the action and war genre.
The Siege Of Malta
Gibson now turns his attention to the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, where only 700 Knights Hospitaller faced off against an Ottoman army of 40,000 soldiers. This battle resulted in an unexpected victory for the knights, a story that not only sounds epic but is also a true account. This gives Gibson the opportunity to combine history with spectacle in a way that might surpass 300.
The success of 300 is evident: the film grossed over $454 million worldwide and was well-received by audiences. However, Gibson has the advantage of telling this true story in the form of a miniseries, allowing for more depth and multiple storylines. This increases the likelihood that his project could have a similar, if not greater, impact.
Highly Promising
In an interview, Gibson expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m working on a limited series about the Siege of Malta. It’s an incredible story, and there’s really only one place to film it: Malta itself.” He emphasized how stunning the historical locations are and called it “a crazy, but great story.”
When the miniserie will actually be released is still unknown. But it is certain that Gibson will do everything possible to make it a spectacular and epic tale.
