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Zack Snyder is a super fan of Adult Swim’s animated sci-fi series,Rick and Morty. Snyder even added aRick and Mortyreference in one of the scenes of his director’s cut ofJustice League. The co-creator of the critically acclaimed show, Dan Harmon, recently revealed that theMan of Steeldirector was keen on getting involved in the production of aRick and Mortymovie.
Zack Snyder invited Harmon to Warner Bros. studios to discuss the possibility of bringing the misadventures ofRick and Mortyto the big screen. While Snyder wasn’t proposing to helm the movie himself, theWatchmendirector wanted to infuse his ‘Snyder-ness’ into the project.
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Zack Snyder Wanted To Get ARick and MortyMovie Done
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter,Rick and Mortyshowrunner,Dan Harmon, responded to a question about a potentialRick and Mortyfilm. Harmon initially teased the idea of making a director’s cut of a Snyder-cut version of the movie. Harmon even jokingly suggested a six-hour movie with half of it in black and white. Harmon humorously shared withThe Hollywood Reporter:
“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.”
But Harmon was quick to clarify that his jest was inspired byZack Snyder‘s sincere interest in contributing to aRick and Mortyfilm. TheArmy of the Deaddirector previously had a meeting with Harmon where he explored the possibilities of a film. Being a superfan of the show, theSucker Punchdirector wanted to lend his creative ideas for a film. Harmon told The Hollywood Reporter:
“I got to meet Zack Snyder because he like called us to Warner Bros. at one point and like wanted to talk to us about doing a Rick and Morty movie. 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?’”
While Snyder’s films have received mixed reviews, they are undeniably known for their visual and conceptual brilliance. TheBatman v. Supermandirector is next set to direct an epic space film, Rebel Moon. With some ‘Snyder-ness’, theRick and Mortyfilm could reach exceptional levels of creativity.
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Will aRick and MortyFilm Actually Happen?
Dan Harmon concluded his response by stating that the film is“super-ready to get started”. Harmon expressed his wish that they get to make the film along with the series, so as to maintain the show’s signature tone and humor across formats. Apart from his meeting with Zack Snyder, Harmon even had discussions with Warner Bros. to discuss the prospects of the film. Harmon outlined his vision for the film withThe Hollywood Reporter:
“My philosophy would be to just take a Rick and Morty adventure, and spend a bunch of extra money on it and make it 90 minutes long. Not to attempt to earn its feature status by virtue of canonical dramatic tone shifts or anything like that, but rather to just make it a super badass episode of Rick and Morty.”
All signs are pointing towards the beloved duo, Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, debuting on the big screen soon, as per Zack Snyder’s wish.Rick and Mortywas recently marred with controversies as Harmons’ co-creator of the show,Justin Roiland, was removed from the series after allegations of domestic abuse surfaced against him.
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In another exciting news for Dan Harmons’ fans, his cult showCommunityis getting a long-awaited movie on the Peacock streaming platform. Until then, fans can enjoy both his shows,Rick and MortyandCommunity, now available for streaming on Netflix.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
