Ed Skrein praises 'Rebel Moon' director Zack Snyder for shooting PG-13 and R-Rated version simultaneously

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ed Skrein praised his director Zack Snyder for creating two versions of the films to suit different audiences. In an interview, the actor revealed that the ‘Rebel Moon’ will soon be releasing an uncut version of the series on Netflix.

“Yeah, that was always going to be part of the dynamic of structuring it in this way. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t remember anyone ever doing this before, especially shooting two different movies and a PG-13 and a R-rated version,” said Skrein.

He told The Hollywood Reporter, “Knowing what we shot for the R-rated version, Zack and Netflix did an incredible job of putting together the PG-13 version. So it was always an interesting proposition to see what they did with the PG-13 cut, and I was really pleased.”

Ed Skrein reflected on how his children reacted to the movie

Sharing more on his on its recent premiere in London, the actor talked about how the children in his family took the movie. “I feel like it’s a really strong piece, but the shadow of the Snyder Cut looms large. My son is 12 years old, and he came to the London premiere and loved it. I also brought my godson, my nephew and his best mate, and they loved it, because [the PG-13 cut] is really for that demographic.”

He continued, “I feel it has the potential to be something seminal for that demographic. But the R-rated version, the Snyder Cut, “the extended cut,” as we’re supposed to call it, has the potential to be something seminal for the older generation.”

The 40-year-old shared Olivia Colman's inspiration while playing Admiral Atticus Noble. “I adopted this sing-songy, almost thespian voice. So I thought that would be intriguing and interesting and against type, and I actually based that voice on Olivia Colman,” Skrein told the outlet.

“I thought that would really throw things off to almost hear her voice coming out of my mouth. I don’t how she’d feel about being a part of such a horrible tyrant, but it was out of respect," he added.

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Filling in for Rupert Friend, after his last miniature exit, Skrein said, “It was a baptism by fire, but that’s all right. That’s what we do. I’m sure Rupert [Friend] would’ve done an incredible job with this, and if I couldn’t have done it or my visa hadn’t worked out, then someone else would’ve done an incredible job.”

“I’ve replaced actors in the past and actors have replaced me. This is the nature of the game," he added.