Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods is an all-new daring and spectacular animated vision of Norse mythology, now streaming on Netflix as of September 19th. This heroic story of love, loss, and revenge is a journey to Hell and beyond. We spoke with Wesley Coller, Executive Producer on Twilight of the Gods, about the power of animation that brings this story to life for modern audiences.
Wesley Coller is known for being the Executive Producer on Wonder Woman 1984 and Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
Wesley Coller Discusses the Power of Animation
Twilight of the Gods brings Norse mythology to audiences in a unique way. We asked Wesley Coller about the conversations that went into ensuring those who were familiar and unfamiliar The use of 2D animation was the perfect medium for realizing this story’s full potential. Coller explains that the use of animation fits their narrative:
I think we we’ve talked a lot about the fact that a 2D animated space gives you the opportunity in a world that has such, you know, rich and just giant mythology. And [it] takes us from, you know, humans to gods to, to other worlds that it really gave us a place to tell a story in a way that visually fits within Zack’s aesthetic and what Jay [Olivia] does so well.
Then, Coller goes on to talk about how, as a team, they found that the animated series format gave them the space they needed to tell this story in a way that made sense for everyone watching. He says:
I think in your your two paths there, you know, the, the Norse, you know, experts and, and those who are not as versed in it had a very pop culture sort of experience with and sort of reference base. Personally, I think for me, the journey for this was amazing to be surrounded by people who are steeped in that knowledge and really get to to become a student of it, as well as to watch what, what Zack and Jay and the writers did with it.
The medium’s flexibility allowed the creators to seamlessly transition between the human, divine, and otherworldly realms. The stylistic choices captured the greatness and the true spectacle of the Norse myths. Furthermore, the unique storytelling paired with the captivating animation draws audiences with varied knowledge and experiences with mythology.
Stream Twilight of the Gods on Netflix
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.
The animated series is from Stone Quarry Animation and co-created by Zack Snyder, Jay Oliva, and Eric Carrasco. Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller, and Jay Oliva are the executive producers. The animation house is Xilam Animation. Zack Snyder directs the first and final episode. Additional directors include Jay Oliva and Andrew Tamandl, along with Tim Divar and Dave Hartman.
