Imagine dropping another existing fantasy series like The Wheel of Time, which already had its setting and pacing established, just to chase another fantasy project whose future is still uncertain.
And now they have to rebuild the entire setting from scratch, which means spending even more money to expand it, while WoT was canceled supposedly to save costs over audience numbers.
It’s funny how Achilles has become a rallying cry for based manly men, given that in the original Greek myths he tries to get out of fighting by hiding on the island of Skyros pretending to be a woman. If Nolan attempted to film this, there would be rioting.
During the filming of The Lord of the Rings, someone asked why the night scenes were being lit. "It's supposed to be dark," they said. "Where is all this light coming from?"
The cinematographer replied, "The same place the music in that scene comes from."