Zack Snyder and Wesley Coller: The Challenges of ‘Twilight of the Gods’

Zack Snyder’s animated series, Twilight of the Gods, emerges as a captivating show that delves into the rich tapestry of Norse mythology. In a recent interview, we sat down with the creative minds behind this project, co-creator and executive producer Zack Snyder and executive producer Wesley Coller. Both Snyder and Coller explain the challenges of working on the series.

Zack Snyder and Wesley Coller Explain Challenges of working on Twilight of the Gods

With every new project comes a new set of challenges. Snyder and Coller discussed the types of hurdles they faced while working together on this series. Both of them talk about the adjustment from previously working on live action to working with a series in animation.

Snyder explains that the biggest challenge for him was re-learning how to work within the realm of 2D animation. He says:

Sort of relearning [the] 2D animation process and really understanding what was possible and what’s not possible and all the tricks of it, I think that was the, that was the biggest challenge.

However, Snyder praises Xilam Animation as well as the entire design team for encouraging him and being on board for his vision.

Everyone was incredible and really kind of did an amazing job just kind of helping me, you know, navigate it…And also they really, they really wanted to…draw, you know, all the things that I love about, you know, storytelling and action and violence and sex and all that stuff. They really wanted to like really wanted to get at it. They were like, okay, tell us more. Because we really think that, like, that aesthetic is the show. And I and I was happy that they, they weren’t really fighting me. They were really encouraging me, for better or for worse, to like, really go for it.

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Twilight of the Gods (L to R) Peter Stormare as Ulfr, Jamie Clayton as Seid-Kona, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Hervor, Sylvia Hoeks as Sigrid and Kristofer Hivju as Andvari in Twilight of the Gods. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2024

In addition, Wesley Coller describes how well the entire team worked together to bring Twilight of the Gods to life. Coller explains:

I think as a testament to just, the sure footedness of the entire team in the process, we quickly became very confident, like, okay, we’re looking at it at this stage. We’re committing to this here because at a certain point you have to go and you have to stick with it, you know? But you can’t do it backwards. You’re not going to get your your date, your budget. And, so I think for me, it was the biggest, you know, adjustment from the live action world, but also was very, very happy with how that process ultimately played out.

Zack Snyder’s New Series is a Thrilling Journey

Twilight of the Gods stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and creative vision. Snyder and Coller, along with their talented team of writers, animators, and voice actors, have breathed new life into the ancient Norse myths. Together, they crafted a series that is both visually stunning and emotionally relatable. As the series unfolds, viewers can anticipate a thrilling journey through a world of gods, giants, and epic battles. All is brought to life with breathtaking animation and compelling storytelling.

In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, LEIF (Stuart Martin), a mortal King, is saved on the battlefield by SIGRID (Sylvia Hoeks). SIGRID is an iron-willed warrior with whom LEIF falls in love. On their wedding night, SIGRID and LEIF survive a wrath of terror from THOR (Pilou Asbæk). This bloody battle sets them and a crew of crusaders on an against all odds and merciless mission for vengeance.  

Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods is now on Netflix.

Maddie Morrow

Maddie Morrow

As a jack-of-all-trades and Creative Director, Maddie Morrow actively participates in nearly every project and facet of the organization. From fostering community and interviewing on red carpets, to managing backend operations, Maddie contributes across almost every department. Find her on Instagram and TikTok @maddie_whovian and Twitter @mad_whovian

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