Gerard Butler says there were an “insane” number of injuries when filming his fan-favorite action hit 300 . The Zack Snyder film from 2006 — which marked Butler’s breakout role, playing the fearsome Spartan King Leonidas — was apparently quite war zone on set.

Gerard Butler reveals the cast and crew of 300 endured a grueling shoot to create the 2006 epic film that achieved massive success.

Gerard Butler recalls the difficulties of filming 300 and how many of his co-stars were being taken to the hospital due to injuries.

Upon its debut in theatres, the film was praised by the critics for its stylised cinematography, slow-motion battle sequences, and powerful dialogues. It earned over USD 450 million at the global box office.

Zack Snyder’s “300” grossed more than $450 million by the end of its theatrical run, but according to star Gerard Butler, that box office success wasn’t without a few casualties. While speaking with People,

Gerard Butler has recalled filming Zack Snyder's historical epic 300 – and, while art doesn't quite imitate life, it does sound pretty brutal. "I remember every day somebody was getting taken to the hospital,

A lot of scenes in 300 look like they'd hurt like hell even in a film stunt environment, and as it turns out, they probably did.

The gnarly injuries weren't just onscreen during the filming of Zack Snyder's 300. Speaking with People, the film's star Gerard Butler noted an "insane" amount of actors suffered injuries while shooting the epic action flick.