Most of the retellings of this overlook the fact that there were 700 thespians (not actors) who also fought alongside the spartans; it's really too bad, because I've always thought that was one of the most interesting parts of the battle: the volunteer thespian army (most of the thespian soldiers came from various walks of life, and their general was worked as an architect) choosing not to withdraw with the other greek forces, but instead standing alongside the professional spartan army in what everyone knew was a suicide mission. I haven't read the graphic novel but it sounds like it chooses to ignore the thespians; regardless, the trailer looks fantastic, and I'll likely go see it.
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