Netflix rejected Zack Snyder's proposal to adapt The Fountainhead because it was "taboo" and "controversial".
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| Zack Snyder Reveals: Netflix Turned Down Adaptation of 'Taboo' Novel |
Zack Snyder, the renowned director of films with a distinctive and often controversial visual style, recently revealed an interesting backstory regarding a film project that never saw the light of day. During an appearance on the popular podcast Joe Rogan Experience, Snyder revealed that Netflix rejected his proposal for a television adaptation of Ayn Rand's infamous novel The Fountainhead.
Zack Snyder: why wasn't the book chosen by Netflix to be adapted?
This announcement raised quite a few eyebrows, considering Zack Snyder's desire to bring the polarizing novel, whose content addresses philosophical themes of great social relevance, to the screen. However, it appears that the streaming platform passed up the opportunity to produce the project, apparently due to the controversy surrounding both the novel and its author.
The Fountainhead, published in the 1940s, is a work that has sparked heated discussions and debates since its release. Through the story of a rebellious architect who clashes with traditional architectural standards, the novel explores themes of individualism, selfishness, and individual freedom, offering a unique philosophical vision that has divided audiences.
Zack Snyder, known for his action films 300 and Watchmen, in addition to his contributions to the DC Extended Universe, shared his disappointment that Netflix rejected his proposal. However, despite the rejection, the director expressed his belief that the novel offers stimulating food for thought and deserves to be brought to the screen. This isn't Zack Snyder's first attempt at bringing The Fountainhead to the big screen. Already in 2016, the director had expressed interest in the project but was forced to put it aside while he concentrated on other professional commitments.
Source: Screenrant
