Zack Snyder has exciting news for fans of the '300' film series and those who enjoy epic war dramas. The director has regained the rights to his script, "Blood and Ashes," which was originally meant to be a sequel to '300' and '300: Rise of an Empire.' This project diverges from a traditional sequel, instead portraying a deeply personal and action-packed narrative centered around Alexander the Great and his second-in-command, Hephaestion. Described as a fusion of a passionate gay love story and an intense ancient Greek war epic, Snyder's vision could soon be realized.

The script, which Snyder co-wrote with Kurt Johnstad, faced shelving by Warner Bros. after the complicated production of 'Justice League.' However, Snyder and his wife, producer Deborah Snyder, now have the opportunity to bring this unique and explicit tale of romance and war to the screen, should they find a platform that embraces such bold content.

In the past, Snyder has teased the possibility of '300' sequels with themes ranging from the American Revolutionary War to the historical events at the Alamo. Moreover, he contemplated a George Washington-centric film styled after '300.' With the rights back in his possession, Snyder's "Blood and Ashes" might be the closest fans get to seeing his creative expansion of the '300' universe, providing an avenue for narratives that push the boundaries of conventional historical epics.

Could "Blood and Ashes" be the next big historical war film?

While the market's readiness for such a story is uncertain, with Zack Snyder's regained rights to the "Blood and Ashes" script, it has the potential to become a defining film in the genre, especially if it finds a platform willing to showcase its unique blend of eroticism, violence, and historical storytelling.