Zack Snyder Breaks Down His Career, from 'Watchmen' to 'Justice League' | Vanity Fair

Director Zack Snyder breaks down his illustrious career, including the music video for Lizzy Borden's "Love is a Crime," 'Dawn of the Dead,' '300,' 'Watchmen,' 'Sucker Punch,' 'Man of Steel,' 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and 'Army of the Dead.'
Army of the Dead will hit select theaters on Friday, May 14 and Netflix on Friday, May 21: netflix.com/armyofthedead
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[@abeerlahiri]

Not everyone can say, "My friend Christopher Nolan called me and asked me if I'd like to make a Superman movie."

[@bart-wt6yz]

A movie director knows another movie director how special

[@wandering8003]

@@bart-wt6yz i dont think you understand its not "a movie directer knows another movie director" its "Cristopher Nolan calling you and saying you should do that movie insted" now THAT is a thing not everyone can say.

[@camapdien]

@@bart-wt6yz it mean Nolan is a big name, if he wanted you to make a movie, meaning you are not just a average director

[@4deleDaz33m]

@@bart-wt6yz Nolan is a big director and he made The Dark Knight trilogy, if he chooses you to make a movie, it means he knows something what you can put to the DC universe

[@supererik0725]

He’s also just a good friend of zacks, zack even watched tenet at Chris Nolan’s house he said so in one of his interviews

[@mr.moviemafia]

To that one guy in Wales who first used the hashtag “Release the Snyder Cut” in 2017... we thank you

[@justiceleague-wo1zs]

He doesn't live in Wales but yes we thank him he ignited a movement 🔥🔥

[@passiveagressive4983]

Really? Tell me more.....

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

@@peterkrn ty bro

[@mauriciohernandez116]

Lies it was me

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

@Anonymus X "We" really owe to Fiona, Roberto Mata and people like Chris Vinaldo, Will Rowlands. Also Jay Oliva. THEY were really the reason movement didn't die within 2 weeks.

[@smackdaddy9802]

"Even in high school, I walked down the hallway in slow motion." - Zack Snyder

[@xSENSEIxxPARKERx25]

Guy's a freaking legend, dude🤣👌🏻💪🏻🔥💯!

[@shahanahsan05]

The guys made it in the hall of fame of directing since MOS

[@blunew467]

John Woo

[@andrewbryton2936]

You guys didn't? Geez you guys sound like fun

[@lazybum9732]

@Flash rex good that's ur opinion..and it's a good one :)

[@eenix]

"My friend, Christopher Nolan" Christopher Nolan not wanting to show Zack Snyder Josstice League proved that he's a true friend.

[@Nabneet1507]

Nolan a real G.

[@Rose-rx4zn]

Nolan made my favorite dc film to this day period nor to mention he made inception tenet and interstellar .

[@KyleFromVA]

The Dr. Manhattan origin scene is quite literally art.

[@dragonflyeet]

The score was 😚🤌

[@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT]

@@dragonflyeet ah the “post nut” clarity theme.

[@ademarferreira4798]

Pure cinema

[@dragonflyeet]

@@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT 😂

[@jdrc1233]

“ there’s a directors cut of that movie, I’ll say that out loud “ he really knows what his fans are capable of

[@aidynandrade9397]

Yes he does we need to make it happen #ReleaseTheSnyderCut

[@HUMAN-fq5ff]

@@aidynandrade9397 You’re about a year late

[@peoplemob]

His fans been known that if they really are his fan. But he said a a while ago that a sucker punch directors cut wont be released

[@MidWestKid5000]

ready the armadas, we will use the old ways

[@justiceleague-wo1zs]

@@peoplemob he never said that he said the movie is under contracts u need to wait till those are over then he will release it

[@jjbizzare96]

The fact that he filmed the "Knightmare Joker" scene in his backyard is so cool.

[@SkipChylark]

I think what happened was they came close since it was so last minute, but the studio relented and allowed him a space.

[@billytartar794]

Yeah but his backyard is probably like a football field

[@billytartar794]

@Parzival_x3 yee

[@parkermcnerney9324]

He also filmed the green lantern scene in his driveway

[@parkermcnerney9324]

@Parzival_x3 no. There was a deleted scene with green lantern and they filmed it in his driveway.

[@mshahzaib247]

"We should have a cooler guy than batman but that doesn't exist so..." - Zack Snyder

[@Sean-qg3gg]

I love how realistic he is. I feel like how Joss got a shot at both Marvel and DC, Zack should get a shot at both DC and Marvel.

[@pratimklik1]

@@Sean-qg3gg In one interview he mentioned Hulk is his fav' so if Marvel is listening 🤞🏽

[@Sean-qg3gg]

@@pratimklik1 Finally a Hulk 2 lol

[@savant7288]

@@pratimklik1 Zack would be the perfect guy to make a Ghost Rider movie🔥

[@martinperezdisalvo7611]

10:01

[@thevisualkidd]

It’s weird that I randomly decided to search zack Snyder’s career only to find this video was posted minutes ago

[@fl0state343]

Same except 3 hours not minutes lol

[@oscarpena00op]

5 hours for me lol

[@demonspitch3311]

Same

[@voicecrack7951]

We are in a simulation. You’re the one Neo...

[@jorgecortinhal7654]

Wow

[@rahulbalasubramanian2011]

"I didn't get paid, and I was happy too" Shows how much he loves the character and the universe.

[@giddyod]

when he said this I was like “WHAT?!”

[@tehronmoment1367]

Shows how much he loves himself basically

[@StarLight_tu]

#restoreTheSnyderVerse!

[@deysimmd1997]

@@tehronmoment1367 he didn’t wanted to get pay so he could have full creative control. And he mostly have, the only thing he didn’t could made was the green lantern cameo.

[@georgehernandez2156]

@@deysimmd1997 was it replaced with martian manhunter cameo?

[@emiliac2165]

“I hope I did enough” man, you did more than that, you did PERFECT

[@Qthetar]

He’s a disgrace to DC and WB, the only thing he did is ruin and butcher these characters.

[@shabaanmarijani8447]

He set back DCEU at least 15 years...

[@commanderlego6115]

​@@Qthetarbro what 💀

[@kingkiller5325]

​@@shabaanmarijani8447No WB did that.

[@kingkiller5325]

​@@QthetarAnd WB is doing such a great job after him.

[@chrisp.5954]

Funny how Warner Bros laughed at Zack for 300 because they were making Troy with Brad Pitt and then 300 ended up making almost $100 million more

[@marlizzlexo8466]

geez even back then WB treated Zack like that? What is wrong with them? It's very funny though because whenever they put him down Zack just ends up coming up higher proving them wrong

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

Dont tell @Venom this as apparently he thinks 300 flopped 😂😂😂

[@yusufbey1587]

@@The_Knight_Rider1980 Dude is a straight troll lmao

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

@@yusufbey1587 you should see his butthurt comments now 😂😂😂 he is also very excited to go to Avengers Campus Primary School 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@detectiveconan7722]

Wrong Troy made almost $500m while 300 made $450m both are not bad by any means, but 300 definitely overperformed and kinda was like a sleeper hit.

[@Scorpio502L]

The fact that he says "i showed it to WB and they were like 'uh yeah, i guess'" shows how much WB were not trusting him since Watchmen...but he pushed for it and now they're classics.

[@justiceleague-wo1zs]

todd philips had said back then that watchmen is the most director oriented movie in a long time too

[@clickycrust]

@@justiceleague-wo1zs When and where did he say that? I'm curious

[@justiceleague-wo1zs]

@@clickycrust i dont know where it is on youtube but if u have insta there is this account @manga_comics_lover he posted an igtv video of todd talking about warners and stuff

[@nicklander3301]

Zack Snyder all the way till Man Of Steel came out was cool with Warner Bros but after Kevin Tsujihara took over Warner Bros a lot of stuff happened

[@clickycrust]

@@justiceleague-wo1zs thank you

[@abrahamhimself]

The fact he didn’t get paid at all for redoing Justice League, speaks levels of his passion and love for cinema!

[@Anna-sd4zl]

That's why I love him so much.

[@4deleDaz33m]

Actually he was refused to get paid just to make the fans sure that he had creative controlled on the Snyder Cut. Made me respect him more

[@1206mattdillon]

Mad respect to him

[@iansawyer3332]

It's not about the money it's about sending a message

[@_Hissatsu]

@@iansawyer3332 I understood that reference

[@immwk]

"My friend Christopher Nolan." talk about a flex. Zack is such an awesome & wholesome dude. You can dislike or hate his films but you can't hate this man.

[@Saul_Goodman_Criminal_Lawyer]

MAN OF STEEL is the most favorite superhero movie I had ever watched! That action and choreography is on another level. That scene with Faora slamming soldiers with sonic speed was the best scene in that movie.

[@EsaFirman]

Ikr, every now and then I still rewatch that scene in yt

[@comebackguy8892]

Have you seen watchmen?

[@Saul_Goodman_Criminal_Lawyer]

@@comebackguy8892 Yes, The best Intro in a superhero movie, including that fight scene with the Comedian & the "stranger".

[@FranckJacobHough]

#ManOfSteel2 #RestoreTheSnyderVerse #BringBackHenryCavillSuperman #BringBackZackSnyder

[@freakingreninja7790]

Cant deny that Zack is such a sweet person whether you like his movies or not.

[@ThatWeirdCreator]

The thing I’ve always liked about Zack Snyder is that people clearly like working with him.

[@247.mp4]

He really seems like a cool dude

[@applehazeva2739]

I wish i could support him in some way

[@Christ_club]

Yes

[@JayYoung559]

Say what you will about his movies or his style or preferences in filmmaking, but I have yet to see an actor bad mouth Zack Snyder...

[@Mojo_Gojo_Casa_Domain]

Unlike Joss 😒

[@unorthodoxmando]

Idk why its so slept on but til this day I still believe Man Of Steel 2013 is one of the greatest superhero origin movies of all time.

[@morganevans3492]

Yes, & def the most re-watchable

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

Its one of my got to watch movies every year.

[@notyournormalguy_45]

One of the greatest movie

[@drfifteenmd7561]

@@morganevans3492 the holy trinity all have good origin films

[@Redrum9899]

Same here bro! The movie is a phenomenally good!

[@klaatunecktie7906]

The death scene of Hollis Mason in the Watchmen director’s cut is one of the finest scenes in all of superhero cinema. I don’t always love Snyder’s filmmaking choices, but when I do, I love em a lot.

[@gonzacollao]

That scene is criminally underrated

[@leonthesleepy]

I loved the directors cut of Watchmen, and it boggles my mind that the scene was originally cut

[@joshuastrawser9160]

Is it a credit to Snyder or Alan Moore? Or the fact that Snyder took it straight off the page perfectly?

[@leonthesleepy]

@@joshuastrawser9160 i cant remember for Hollis Mason death scene, but most of the movie is Snyder taking it off the page so well, so i guess credit to Alan Moore's writing and Snyder's adaptation efforts. Dont think anyone will touch his adaptation for a while. I did enjoy the HBO sequel but visually it was really lacking compared to what he did.

[@shahanahsan05]

The movie fu...Kim sucks but some scenes ARE GREAT

[@jagknight3730]

He seems so much more happier and more relaxed when working for Army. Warner Bros Does not deserve Zack at all.

[@Altmetalpunk]

WB doesn't deserve a lot of things. Same with Sony. 2 studios that try and get too involved with franchises in the name of trying to catch up with Disney

[@upon136]

Thank you.this is exactly why the synder verse shouldn't be restored

[@ShivamPatel-yq7rr]

@@upon136 yeah even though I want the movie very much just imagine the torture they will put him through in the process

[@charmedfan8571]

@@upon136 stfu

[@varunjoshi6542]

There is director cut of sucker punch

[@miselpermadichannel]

Nobody talk about how netflix just pick zack's idea immediately when he told them... No argument, no drama and just like that. Whatever happened between zack and wb, Netflix really treat zack right and he deserve people who could respect his idea.

[@cardinez6848]

WB gave him the opportunity to do his idea. It is a fact that his idea didnt resonate with audiences and it is completely fine that a company just decides to take another direction

[@jedijones]

@@cardinez6848 His ideas resonated and they resonated strongly.

[@cardinez6848]

@@jedijones well thats an opinion.

[@therealslimshady6763]

@@cardinez6848 they resonated but it takes time Zack Snyder is a slow burner

[@axzein22]

He was DC's redemption, he put them back on track singlehandedly with one movie, and WB is still screwing up. It's a hard time to be a DC fan.

[@drfifteenmd7561]

Truly, started with Suicide Squad.

[@ivannavi771]

His daughter would be so proud where he is today #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

[@acevergel1999]

For Autumn!

[@raghavmalhotra7498]

For Autumn

[@the_fifth_letter]

For Autumn!

[@blazefa.]

No thanks, Zack Snyders dc movies are all dogshit

[@joscar062]

@@blazefa. Even watchmen? Show some respect for the man, who dedicated this film for his daughter

[@memento6059]

This man right here, DOES NOT deserve the hate he constantly receives. People just don't like him because he doesn't make corporate cookie-cutter movies. A true autour with vision, love and passion for his craft.

[@TheEnigmaticBM39]

I'm not a fanboy , but I feel for his situation with WB and his passion for film making.

[@sambridgers9543]

Watching the Snyder Cut made me realize that we took George Lucas's independence for granted when he made the Star Wars Prequels. Whatever adjustments he made to them were entirely of his own volition, not because 20th Century Fox wanted him to cut back on Jar Jar.

[@CoolPandaTheMovieNerd]

Talk about hate... People thought he got fired in the middle of filming Justice League not knowing that he left on account of his daughter. Idiots!

[@KeenyKeenz]

Sucker Punch, the Snyder cut would truly be epic.

[@VictorArtis]

Man of Steel is a freakin masterpiece!!! We need a direct sequel 😭

[@FranckJacobHough]

#ManOfSteel2 #RestoreTheSnyderVerse #BringBackHenryCavillSuperman #BringBackZackSnyder

[@ButterFingerZ07]

I got teary when Zack said "I hope I did enough" you did good, GOAT #RestoretheSnyderVerse

[@TcoTheDragon]

He did but we want way way more 🤣

[@Batman60160]

He's not a Goat... . . . . . He's a M A D M A N

[@destinyhero4795]

Bruh, he and WB just had mutual break up. Stop pusing snyderverse. Its like pushing toxic relation till the end.

[@aviram7129]

@@destinyhero4795 Exactly bro finally someone gets the point

[@purefatdude2]

@@destinyhero4795 Zack Snyder posted support for snyderverse lol. Obviously Snyder want Snyderverse.

[@soorajradhakrishnan525]

I like the Cyclical nature of internet. It's cool. It's poetic. - *Zachary Edward Snyder*

[@littledudefromacrossthestr5755]

Lol never knew his full name

[@kuzz1191]

he aint wrong and im glad he noticed

[@Czechbound]

Watchmen is a stone cold classic. In years to come, when we look back on the past 15 years, Watchmen will be re-appraised as one of the best hero movies. It's a marvel that he captured so much story so effectively in one movie. Marvel would take 3 movies to do the same job. It's in my Top Three movies of all time. And I, like most here, have seen an awful lot of good movies.

[@thefantasyreview8709]

Its iconic.

[@CollinJosephNeal]

To this day Watchmen is one of my all-time favorite films for the editing, scenes, structure, acting, characters brought to life. So good.

[@cardinez6848]

Such a shame it is an insult to the comic book in every concebible way. Alan moore doesnt even want to have his name attached to that lol

[@deronn.j6088]

I never knew he's so self aware. When he said "in slow motion" while sort of winking to the camera I legit laughed

[@jatnika]

xixixixixi

[@Katya_Lastochka]

He reads comments and memes and genuinely seems to care about feedback, to a healthy degree.

[@Janthdanl]

I’ve never understood the absolute vitriol this man gets. He seems like he just loves what he does and loves working with cool people.

[@bmt131]

and no one has said anything bad about working with him

[@sambridgers9543]

@@bmt131 Let's pray that remains the case. We all have our heroes, and when we watch them fall, we die inside.

[@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT]

@@sambridgers9543 well his nice guy run has been going for more than 20 years so probably won’t end any time soon.

[@sambridgers9543]

@@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT Good. Let's see if he can maintain it posthumously.

[@outkast978]

his 'mistake' was making nerds angry by pushing the boundaries of what their particular genre interest was.

[@raptorreaper]

Man of Steel and 300 had some of the best fight scenes ever. Watchmen was revolutionary and so iconic.

[@nathdogson]

It’s like warner brothers wanted zack to fail like they really asked him to release the Snyder cut unfinished like WTF, screw them.

[@DevnikDutta]

Casually says "My friend Christopher Nolan called me to ask if I want to direct a Superman movie." Legend! #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

[@chillaxe3370]

Nolan also told Snyder to not watch JOSSTICE League.

[@DevnikDutta]

@@chillaxe3370 Yes! Both are G.O.A.T!

[@isaacnunez5297]

@@chillaxe3370 Justice League. You dipshit

[@DevnikDutta]

@@chillaxe3370 I'm still imagining Nolan's face while watching that 2017 movie.😂

[@MPPharaoh]

@@DevnikDutta His face was prolly like 😕

[@ohwellwhatevernevermind8429]

It’s weird that the average lifespan of a goat is 15-18 years, but Zack Snyder is 55 🐐

[@joshuamunluo2506]

Best comment

[@Bsm420]

@Kzaxrtij Skather he's looking like early 40's bcz of his white beard..if it was black he'd probably look like a mid 30's man...

[@alexwallar8608]

Your point is....?

[@xfrdn6273]

@@alexwallar8608 goat stands for Greatest of all time

[@MrBazBake]

You just have to cal him the GOAT three times to make up for it.

[@juanarocha8629]

I used to think Josh Whedon was the humble and nice guy, and Zack was the intense, messed up director. Now I realise I was wrong, this guy looks like the nicest, most chill and wholesome director ever.

[@Spiderstan2000]

And Whedon is the giant douche.

[@stevenhughes6027]

Zack Snyder is one of the coolest people in Hollywood

[@yanalboss]

Whenever I see Zack laughing and discussing his works, I feel like a proud uncle even though I’m more than 20 years younger than him.

[@Godflakes]

i love this comment so much

[@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT]

Same

[@cd8467]

Same

[@doakford]

The man is just a nice guy who likes making movies. The fact that he triggers so many people even though he seems like such a down to earth guy is equal parts hilarious and infuriating. Edit: Plenty of people in the replies proving my point. XD

[@Madbandit77]

Amen. Since "300", I fell in spiritual love with the guy because he has a great, detailed style yet has a down to earth aspect when it comes to adult fantasy. He also has an understanding of the human condition.

[@pastordonkoh7692]

He's the sort of guy you want to see win so bad. Like seeing him win makes you feel good. It's very strange because he's pretty much a complete stranger as far as im concerned and i only learned about him in 2019 when I rewatched MoS for the 2nd time after its initial release in 2013

[@l1m0b0at3]

He is like a perfect mix of Quinton Tarantino and Michael bay. His story in the script if very strong but his visual story telling is where he really shines

[@sambridgers9543]

@@l1m0b0at3 Please don't put Bay on the level of Snyder. Bay doesn't really do visuals Snyder does.

[@wolfie23288]

Lol

[@beachbrettf]

His visuals are still unmatched. Awesome director

[@mcfragger2605]

I think most people suddenly loves him now because he's the one character who would stood up to his vision and refuses to bent the knee for corporate bullshits

[@jasonmillsom2981]

Him and Dave Chappelle could be friends😂

[@abdoul5176]

A Heroes Journey. I see why people refer to Snyder as the main character.

[@gidante6709]

In snyder cut part I was almost crying. What a beautiful human being

[@therealmarcc.2529]

I feel like Zack Snyder literally has a director and an artist’s vision. I love how beautiful his films are. There are a ton of beautiful moments in his films.

[@grimmywizard]

All his films usually have such mentally uplifting ends

[@edgonzalez5381]

Yep every shot could be a poster or a screen saver. Zack's films are beautiful

[@03PaK]

sir that’s the writer

[@yanigga8445]

@@03PaK directors are in charge of writing too

[@TTx04xCOBRA]

Hes not good a telling a good story though

[@MrBazBake]

"Drax is not the actual Destroyer. He gets his butt kicked more than anyone else." Bautista spitting facts.

[@ayubali2431]

That's why Scorcese was right about MCU being theme parks

[@aviram7129]

@@ayubali2431 He said comicbook movies not MCU lol

[@aviram7129]

@NGL Boyz Most of their characters?

[@Kdotmorelikeknot]

@@aviram7129 rocket,antman,hulk,Tony(sometimes mostly in the 1st avengers but he's very important) spiderman in crossover movies eg iw ,endgame ,civil war MJ in Hc and ffh (hope she plays a important part in nwh) rhodey ,shuri , sam Wilson before endgame after endgame he's very important, Ultron a huge wasted potential,wong?,quick silver both Wanda vision and age of Ultron mandarin(im 3) but hey still love the MCU whatsoever just hope they do some justice to some of the characters like they did with wanda and sam

[@THEremiXFACTOR]

A bit like Hulk in the MCU, comic relief and not powerful enough.

[@TacticalTrucker]

*_Zack Snyder_*_ is a phenomenal Director his cinematography is true artistry to the film industry_

[@sean78745]

I completely forgot how many iconic movies he has made.. We need the sucker punch directors cut NOW

[@Merdicano]

And we need another follow up movie or series about Legend Of The Guardians too!

[@morganevans3492]

To be fair the Extended Cut is much better than Theatrical! But a full on Directors Cut would be nice too lol

[@darksharxz]

Yes

[@vokasimid5330]

#ReleaseTheSnyderPunch

[@animelly]

The Snyder Cut of Suckerpunch exists. It just needs to be released. Come on, Warner Bros! Let the man release his true version of Suckerpunch!

[@originalzebruh]

"My friend Christopher Nolan" Dude, what a flex.

[@willmorrell488]

There's a very good reason Nolan has worked with him and is a friend.

[@LadyLilith1015]

Nolan literally told Snyder not to watch josstice league because it would break his heart.

[@BruceWayne-ov4eo]

@@LadyLilith1015 yeah Nolan is 100% the best friend ever

[@Unitykn1ght]

@@BruceWayne-ov4eo not best but kne of the best

[@BruceWayne-ov4eo]

@@Unitykn1ght yeah at least one of the best

[@filmmorphicstudios1707]

Zack vision of all the films that he explored in his career was absolutely fascinating. I mean he has these ideas and turn films exceptional. He is truly a visionary director. Glad vanity fair can explore these moments.

[@ShivamPatel-yq7rr]

Hey are you 'title card appears'

[@shahanahsan05]

@trvp visuals ......after the finale 1000 Gallons of blood

[@shahanahsan05]

Yah really want him to make something good:i think he makes great stuff,but this man has a vision,give him some money and we’ll have a masterpiece

[@doomguydemonkiller]

An Invincible movie by Zack Snyder?

[@omolade6553]

I love the tone and how visually incredible his movies look, but in my opinion, those are the only good things about his movies. The story and characters are always mediocre. Which he improved on in the JUSTICE LEAGUE movie, and im happy for him.

[@n0o0]

He’s like the cool dad that everyone wants…

[@appakkk]

I know what I have to do but I dont know if I have the strength to do it

[@Marta1Buck]

but not everyone deserves.

[@letheanh2706]

@@appakkk I’ll do it for u: ‘But not Autumn apparently’. I’m so sorry.

[@appakkk]

@@letheanh2706 i hate that i have this kind of twisted humour

[@anonymousanonymous427]

Uncle*

[@hussainmahmoud7881]

Thank you Zack for your vision of MAN of steel and the synderverse. May your daughter R. I. P.

[@Mikesco10]

how did she pass away

[@charmedfan8571]

@@Mikesco10 commited suicide

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

@@charmedfan8571 all thanks to the bellend haters like @venom, so not only are the haters responsible for Josstice League they are equally responsible for her death so I have no sympthy when I say the haters DESERVE covid 19.

[@Sparkle0501]

@@Mikesco10 Suicide i think

[@JcMtz-cv1ee]

Bruh by the time he got to Army of the Dead, you can just feel him wanting to break down and it’s so painful to watch him resist #Restorethesnyderverse

[@hastalavista5162]

He wont mind #RestoretheSnyderverse but wanerbrother is being antisnyder so he cant do nothing about it sadly 😔

[@fresherzzz9240]

He should Remake Day Of The Dead. Dawn was one of the best horror remakes ever. Also, #RestoretheSnyderVerse

[@hastalavista5162]

@@fresherzzz9240 agreed

[@Inebriated_Goat]

@@_foundwayhome it works better. I mean Shazam is one of the better DC movies.

[@JcMtz-cv1ee]

@@Inebriated_Goat But that’s for Shazam only, his character is cheerful and bright, for the rest, not so much and DC is much more enjoyable as dark

[@GuruPrashanth7970]

Zack snyder is one of the coolest, most awesome, most nicest directors ever. loved watching this! Thank's to vanity fair for inviting zack.

[@trolltroddsecondedition4214]

He is also passionate director

[@MrDoom885]

@James Howlett Troll

[@MrDoom885]

@James Howlett Clown

[@sambridgers9543]

@James Howlett Who unironically uses the word "simp" anymore?

[@GuruPrashanth7970]

@James Howlett yeah i saw, and that was awesome.

[@gorbash07]

How can WB management doubt this person?… Such an over-all nice and talented guy… Praying for Zack’s continued success! 🙏😊❤️

[@Jayess-c]

"YOU THINK YOU CAN THREATEN MY MOTHER!!!?!??!?" Favourite scene in man of steel.

[@1knight386]

Literally my favorite director. You can tell he loves what he does. The passion hasn’t left. He hasn’t become cynical or self righteous. Bless you sir.

[@Titancxnt]

Christopher Nolan, Zack Snyder, Han Zimmer and Junkie XL. The most legendary collaboration ❤️ #restorethesnyderverse

[@ankuras143]

David S. Goyer? Chris Terrio?

[@Titancxnt]

@@ankuras143 I mean, I wouldn’t say they were that legendary but maybe legends in the making. But for now I’ll still with my 3 ✌️

[@rolandkloka]

Hans der junge ist Deutsch

[@stargazers185]

you got Letterboxd?

[@LeonarldoLaurence]

Maybe if you bought all watertower's shares then you can do it. #restorethesnyderverse

[@LmanKP27]

“My friend Christopher Nolan called me...” 😭😭😭😭Legends!

[@nicolasanthony8073]

Love him or hate him, the dude has vision and his movies are distinct and you can feel his direction. He's an action David Lynch, someone so dedicated to his craft he is willing to step down rather than compromise his vision. Yeah Zod died but you feel Henry's regret

[@bruce1363]

I can’t imagine that are people out there who genuinely hate him, if you don’t like him or his films that’s totally fine but Hating him? He’s one of the must humble guys in Hollywood who is incredibly near to fans and I love him for that

[@icemav5740]

What a legend

[@gbrogo7139]

@James Howlett lmao what do you know

[@nightvisiongoggles]

Snyder's upbeat personality and non-toxic attitude (especially for a director) is well-established among those who have worked with him. That's why he has rabid haters. Cynics hate positive people who share their energy with others.

[@upon136]

@@nightvisiongoggles I love Zack snyder personality. But his fan base is toxic, especially when you don't agree "that man of steel is the best written superhero movie ever".

[@hello-gx6oi]

@@upon136 that would not happened if only people at the time MOS was realsed wasint nitpicking So they will have a hard time knowing if that criticizer is just a hater or just giving honest opinion

[@Scorpio6466]

I'm so glad that Nolan called him to make Man of Steel. 2 legends #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

[@129cikadekwitarsa9]

He was showing off calling Christopher Nolan his friend 😂 Obviously there are two people taking this joke seriously, letting you all know it's just a joke

[@juniisenpai3777]

@@129cikadekwitarsa9 why, you know Christopher Nolan himself? stop being salty.

[@129cikadekwitarsa9]

@@juniisenpai3777 i was not being salty I was joking relax salty

[@4deleDaz33m]

@@129cikadekwitarsa9 why is that? Nolan worked with Snyder in three different movies while they worked together they also have a great friendship. Do you even know Nolan personally?

[@129cikadekwitarsa9]

@@4deleDaz33m yea I know, it was a joke it just seems fun to be friends with Nolan

[@satishkhot6792]

Man of Steel is timeless movie, if you watch that move in 2080 it will feel fresh still.

[@kyjortin_gaming]

When he looked straight at the camera, "I like the cyclical nature of the internet. It's cool" Lol

[@benjamindas0440]

Zack's best choice was to cast Henry as Superman ...it's been engraved in fan's hearts

[@NPS2204]

Watchmen is such an underrated comic book movie

[@ronnielynch7616]

Im not the biggest fan of his movies but i like his personality, he seems intelligible and i sympathise with him massively over how studio interference can infringe on a directors vision

[@justsick]

How can you not love and respect this guy. Zack is my guy. I will follow him forever.

[@Cum007]

His films are the best

[@Cum007]

Love em

[@vignesharunachalam9481]

Arguably 300 is more popular than Troy. And people laughed at him when he said 'comic book'. Wow. #restorethesnyderverse

[@noone-js1kb]

Both were great!!

[@malluflixofficial]

Yo Troy is Troy

[@haalandfilms1695]

I mean at the time comic book movies were considered B movies, in many ways he was among those who showed hollywood that one can make A-movies out of them with just good enough vision and presentation. if one chooses to take them seriously

[@Ermac6195]

300 is far more memorable to me than Troy.

[@kerron9793]

@@malluflixofficial agreed but 300 is definitely popular

[@Divine_Chareka]

This man singlehandedly saved DC Universe this year

[@Joecbg100]

Did he? Cause he's not getting his sequels. So he lost. I like him but this is a dead end

[@cloroxbleach6039]

@@Joecbg100 it’s a dead end for dc in general I don’t know WB future plans but as long as we don’t get future film news dc is dead right now

[@Joecbg100]

@@cloroxbleach6039 Flashpoint? Shazam? The Batman? Ww3? AQUAMAN2? BLACK ADAM? Yep sure feels dead to me

[@yomamas1559]

@UCxSWpbSc03K4GuapAC58tHQ what about the new black Superman movie they’re supposed to make? And wasn’t Henry Cavill fired?

[@jacktennant8076]

@@Joecbg100 all everyone has to do is to make boycott dc and make projects like the Batman and the flash (which is going to be the silver bullet of the SV) nonprofitable for WB. It’s all about money, if they think a snyderverse will make money that’s what they will go with.

[@holy6704]

8:58 "That concept kind of goes across the entirety of the DC. Construction and deconstruction and construction." Man really knows his vision and what he was going for. Could’ve maybe gotten JL:ApokolipsWar/Injustice:GodsAmongUs. Smh. #RestoreTheSnyderVerse WB!!

[@JoeyTCartoonP]

I’m so glad he’s getting the respect he deserves. Ten years ago, the internet was so unnecessarily cruel to this guy!

[@tusharbhat2367]

He seems like such a wholesome guy. Warner Bros definitely did him wrong

[@azultarmizi]

yea they wasted such a good opportunity to have something perfect and most likely will make them money

[@cyrilmarchand4592]

@@azultarmizi you know what the worst thing is ? He just said in this interview that the warner execs didn't even know what his version was gonna be like, they just fired him without KNOWING. They are either stupid or just incapable, maybe even both.

[@mightguy5997]

@@cyrilmarchand4592 They just don't care.

[@altleveling]

@@cyrilmarchand4592 I don't disagree, however he was not fired. Tragically he had a family tragedy that required him to leave set and the studio decided they needed to continue forward without him. They couldn't wait. It is a business after all. So Joss Whedon came in, saw the Snyder cut and thought it was too dark and moody. He ordered reshoots and tried to make it more bright and funny like his Avengers movie. It was awkward, gross and made little to no sense. I'm glad Zack got the opportunity. He and Nolan are completely overlooked for their abilities and both are just trying to tell the stories they find interesting. The best thing we can do is continue to support them by going and seeing their movies. Execs will always act in their own self interests and not in the interests of fans.

[@The80sWolf_]

And all the weirdos attacking him for this and that should be ASHAMED of themselves

[@eunicekyezu1431]

I know this video was supposed to be homage to his career but am I the only one thinking that Zack Snyder is a freaking hot show

[@ShivamPatel-yq7rr]

He totally pull off that beard

[@peterp2153]

Dudes in great shape for a 55 year old.

[@charmedfan8571]

Simp

[@cassy6295]

@@peterp2153 he’s 55??? he looks 37 at most

[@comicguy4417]

@@charmedfan8571 Easy man, he's just appreciating his looks.

[@siddhantsinghakumar]

Look how religiously he talks about movies and his vision. This man loves cinema. My favourite director of all time. ❤️

[@brunopr9]

7:00 a director’s cut of Watchmen??? Crazy

[@user-cd2nv4sn4e]

This man is responsible for making me a big Superman fan. Used to be a Batman and Spider-Man fan but after watching Man of Steel. Love his version of Superman and his artistic vision.

[@faltielsonjr5831]

Banwagon

[@ovig8917]

same here

[@LottaFear]

@@faltielsonjr5831 hater

[@user-cd2nv4sn4e]

@@faltielsonjr5831 LOL. I’m a fan of Christopher Reeve’s and Brandon Routh’s Superman too. But Zack made a great modern take on Supes.

[@Fenris30]

Yeah he makes you get Superman's whole deal.

[@wtorres5317]

The photo of Zack filming in his backyard ..... Zack is emotion, passion, he loves what he does and that is why we love and support him ...... Zack IS the DCEU.

[@watersheep7175]

Amd yet his movies suck

[@vergil4220]

@@watersheep7175 k

[@BL4NKio]

The fact that Warner Bros completely halted Zack’s Justice League without even have seen it first really says a lot about the company

[@MegaCMalta]

I like how he points and smiles at the camera when he says “slow motion”, referencing the WIRED video where he says that he’s known as the “slow motion” director 🤣

[@wrathfulpanic3128]

No matter what you think of him. He will remain one of the biggest names in movie making industry

[@upon136]

How?

[@wrathfulpanic3128]

@@upon136 because I said so now bounce

[@Detonated66]

@@upon136 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Snyder#Legacy

[@friendsscenes424]

@@wrathfulpanic3128 I’ve been studying the music industry and i don’t even know who he is

[@bcanimacoes6280]

@@Detonated66 that wiki part only says he's polarizing. Just because it says "legacy" there doesn't mean that snyder is one of the biggest names out there

[@B3ansGuy]

Man of Steel is honestly one of my favorite superhero movies ever, to me it's a masterpiece. Snyder is in a league of his own when it comes to pure STYLE in cinematography

[@lugit36]

Same

[@brodeurheaton]

I agree, that movie has so many moments that just leave you in awe and almost tears. Hans is doing his best and the cinematography is just so perfect!

[@applehazeva2739]

@@brodeurheaton "Can i still act like i am your Son" "... You ARE my Son!" Fcking tears went BRRRR

[@ccfanatics3577]

The Owls of Gha’Haoole is criminally underrated!

[@vinayvinay2561]

Fabian Wagner (dop of Justice league) and zack snyder is best combo. Fabian Wagner really added aesthetics to the movie's tine5. I loved ZSJLs cinematography. I hope he works with him again.

[@lukestevemonty]

The fact the Christopher Nolan enquired with Zack if he wanted to do Man of Steel shows how much he thinks of Zack Snyder. MOS was the start of the DC universe and certainly one of the most impt characters. #Restorethesnyderverse

[@nendoakuma7451]

I was surprised by this. I thought their visions were clashing in Man of Steel.

[@MonkeyDBatman]

@@nendoakuma7451 Nolan didn't want Superman to kill Zod at the end of the movie.

[@nendoakuma7451]

@@MonkeyDBatman This wouldn’t surprise me. Their filmmaking is quite different and the final battle seems a bit out of synch with Nolan. Early in the movie Nolan’s influence is quite apparent

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

@@MonkeyDBatman pretty sure the salkins didnt want donners superman killing zod either but he did and he didnt have powers either.

[@MonkeyDBatman]

@@The_Knight_Rider1980 I'm sorry are we talking about those superman movies?

[@waxilliamladrian]

The man deserved so much better than what WB did to him, nobody who knows him has a bad thing to say about him and he always seems to care so much about the magic of film. Nobody can put an image on screen the way he can! #restorethesnyderverse

[@a.agastya]

wb is shitstorm i personally loved man of steel batman v superman and his cut on jl

[@geniex1227]

@@a.agastya I think the reason why everyone thinks that batman v superman and man of steel are bad movies is the creative interference that WB is doing they just won't let him do his job and when Zack said no to that they did him dirty

[@a.agastya]

@@geniex1227 DC should be sold to some other company who are gonna handle them well with more time to create movies and space for them

[@gustavoclarindo101]

@@geniex1227 i don't think there was much interference with these 2, hating dc is a trend no matter the quality

[@JeanBaptisteChabi]

He is too creative for this century, I wish he was born in the future

[@KreshDraven6]

How can someone hate this lad? People have the right to not like his films but the man doesn't deserve all the hate that que suffered a few years a go. Zack is one of the nicest and most passionate guys in the industry in my opinion and I couldn't be more happy for all that he accomplished.

[@solaile]

I remember when Zack was the most hated director in Hollywood. Now he's one of the most loved directors around, time flew by really fast.

[@nataliekubinkova4507]

When and why?🥺

[@JosephDutra]

@@nataliekubinkova4507 Not a lot of people liked Batman v Superman.

[@solaile]

@@nataliekubinkova4507 A lot of people didn't like Batman v Superman and he was blamed for Josstice League's failure.

[@waverave24124]

I used to not appreciate him ever since batman vs superman. But I'm glad I was proven wrong since JL Snyder cut because I still believe in DC movies to be successful. Turns out it has been coming to fruition but not the way I expected lol *stares at WB

[@haalandfilms1695]

He is still pretty hated tho. I feel its very black and white

[@julianseguin2748]

Man, I will always defend Sucker Punch. That film is so much more meaningful than anyone realized at the time.

[@CatMaster90001]

I'll admit, as much as I adore Zack Snyder with all my heart and soul, I used to absolutely despise Sucker Punch. Granted, I've only seen it once in my life, so my exact memory of it is very fuzzy. I'd personally prefer to wait until we finally get to see the official Director's Cut of the film so I can properly assess it.

[@vireshsheoran2252]

Yes and when asked why did he dress those girls that way, he so beautifully replied, "I didnt, you did". Man, this guy is amazing

[@jsndms123]

No, it’s pretty dumb lol. Still like Snyder though

[@TcoTheDragon]

Seen it in theaters was sick af

[@CoolPandaTheMovieNerd]

I think a lot of people didn't fully understand that movie and that's why they didn't like it

[@ethanmanus3384]

If you watched this man’s visionary superhero masterpiece, drop a like

[@becheriksen]

You can’t hate this guy, he is an epic movie maker

[@dabear9120]

Man, in his interviews for army of the dead, he seems so much happier than when he was with WB. It’s a shame WB doesn’t want him anymore, but they don’t deserve him anyways. Really looking forward to Army!

[@mn5ter296]

He’s such a cool dude, please continue the Snyder verse #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

[@tinalevan1984]

Watchmen is criminally underrated. Dawn of the Dead is solid as well.

[@weserobertson]

You can see just how much he cares about the source material. Mad respect, he cares about the content and the fans

[@icemav5740]

What a wholesome human being. We love you Zack #restorethesnyderverse

[@armani007]

It's so heartbreaking to watch my childhood superhero's future is uncertain....#RestoreTheSnyderVerse

[@Leodog92]

Atleast we have black Superman 😎

[@georgemac8124]

I love how Zack Snyder is aware of his own art. Probably one of my favorite filmmakers and artists.

[@TheBuffNerds]

THE GOAT HAS SPOKEN!!!!

[@vokasimid5330]

The bell cannot be unrung