Dan Harmon, the ingenious co-creator of the ever-popular animated showRick & Morty, recently dished on an intriguing rendezvous withZack Snyder, the man behind the DCEU’s most iconic films, concerning a potential Rick & Morty feature film. Amid the glamorous, frenetic buzz of the entertainment industry, unexpected collaborations can often emerge. When two creative minds come together, magic can happen.
The animated phenomenonRick & Mortyis no stranger to anticipation. With Justin Roiland, its co-creator and voice behind the central characters, being removeddue to distressing allegations, the show faces a new dawn. The voices of Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, characters beloved by fans globally, will now be taken over by two yet-to-be-revealed vocal replacements. But even with these shifts, the buzz around the upcoming Season 7 remains high.
Adding to the fervor, Harmon stoked the flames of speculation by discussing the show’s potential leap to the cinematic realm. In an eye-opening conversation withThe Hollywood Reporter, Harmon spoke candidly about his previous interaction with Snyder. Snyder, openly admitting his admiration forRick and Morty, is keen to use his filmmaking acumen to aid in the show’s big-screen debut. Harmon quipped,
“Not him saying, ‘I get to do it,’ or anything like that. He was totally a super fan and was just like, ‘Is there any way I can help get that movie started by using my Snyder-ness? … So, the Rick and Morty movie is coming as soon as Zack Snyder gets back from his vacation, because I want to start with a Snyder cut of that movie and then I want to do the director’s cut of a Snyder cut release, so we can just have a six-hour Rick and Morty movie and three hours of it is in black and white.”
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Zack Snyder’s Surprising Admiration: Contrasting the Director’s Somber Vision with Rick & Morty’s Comedic Genius
Notably, Snyder’s aspirations forRick & Mortyaren’t entirely fresh revelations. The renowned director, recognized for his dramatic and profound take on science fiction - evident in projects like his forthcoming Netflix gem,Rebel Moon- has articulated his admiration for the animated sensation before. His cinematic vision is frequently more somber, a sharp contrast to the zany escapades of Rick and Morty. And while Snyder isn’t the first name one associates with outright comedy, he asserted that if he were to tread comedic waters, a venture with Harmon and team would be his first pick. Reflecting on this in 2021, he toldFilm Junkee Vodka Screen,
“I don’t have like a straight comedy that I can think, you know, that’s like wall to wall straight comedy. If I did the Rick and Morty Movie that’s probably about the closest I’d get.”
Remember, these exciting dialogues are in their initial phases and haven’t progressed much. Despite not moving beyond initial talks, Harmon’s enthusiasm towards materializing this ambitious project seems undiminished. How such a cinematic endeavor might meld Snyder’s deep, intense storytelling with the whimsical universe Harmon has built is a delightful puzzle. One could speculate that Snyder might adopt a more backstage position, utilizing his clout to elevate the movie, while entrusting the comedic genius to Harmon and his talented pool of writers.
In the realm of showbiz, where innovation and creativity are paramount, the confluence of such distinct creative minds as Harmon and Snyder is truly electrifying. Whether this potential blockbuster sees the light of day remains uncertain. Still, the very notion of these two giants joining forces promises a blend of laughter, drama, and unmatched cinematic brilliance.
