Zack Snyder Begins Global Filming War Drama The Last Photograph

Zack Snyder is set to direct The Last Photograph, a long-gestating passion project that marks a significant shift from his previous high-budget, CGI-heavy films to a more intimate, character-driven war drama. The film stars Stuart Martin and Fra Fee, both of whom appeared in Snyder's Rebel Moon movies, and follows an ex-DEA operative searching for his missing niece and nephew in the mountains of South America after their diplomat parents are brutally murdered. The story also involves a washed-up war photographer, the only witness to the killers' faces, who aids the search, exploring themes of trauma, redemption, and confronting past demons. Production is scheduled from August through November 2025, with filming locations including Colombia, Iceland, and Los Angeles, supported by local production companies and qualifying for Colombia's CINA tax incentive. The screenplay is written by Kurt Johnstad based on Snyder's story, with music composed by Hans Zimmer, Steven Doar, and Omer Benyamin. Snyder describes the project as a meditation on life and death, reflecting personal trials through a grounded and visceral narrative approach.