Here's How The Cast Of "300" Has Changed 15 Years Since The Film Premiered

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    Michele Bird
    by Michele Bird

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    Remember when 300 came out? This week officially marks 15 years since the film debuted.

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    Directed by Zack Snyder, the epic film starred Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, and Michael Fassbender, to name a few stellar actors.

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    In honor of the movie's milestone anniversary, here's what the cast looked like then versus now. Take a look:

    To start, here's Gerard Butler as King Leonidas:

    Gerard Butler in 300 holding a large knife and looking fierce
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    And here's what Gerard looks like now:

    Gerard Butler photographed at the Hotel De Russie during the photocall of the film Geostorm
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    Here's Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo:

    Lena Headey in 300
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    And here's what Lena looks like now:

    Here's David Wenham as Dilios:

    David Wenham in 300 holding a weapon and shield
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    And here's what David looks like now:

    David Wenham in Joe vs. Carole holding a mug and with his hand on his hip
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    Here's Dominic West as Theron:

    Dominic West in 300 shirtless except for a robe slung over his shoulder
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    And here's what Dominic looks like now:

    Dominic West on the red carpet
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    Here's Michael Fassbender as Stelios:

    Michael Fassbender in 300
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    And here's what Michael looks like now:

    Michael Fassbender in Barcelona wearing a motorsport uniform
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    Here's Rodrigo Santoro as King Xeres:

    Rodrigo Santoro in 300 in a chained warrior outfit and looking fierce
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    And here's what Rodrigo looks like now:

    Rodrigo Santoro on the red carpet
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    Here's Vincent Regan as Captain Artemis (left):

    Vincent Regan and Gerard Butler in 300
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    And here's what Vincent looks like now:

    Vincent Regan on the red carpet in glasses
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    Peter Mensah played the messenger:

    Peter Mensah in 300 with two rings through his eyebrows
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    And here's what Peter looks like now:

    Peter Mensah on the red carpet
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    Here's Kelly Craig as the Oracle:

    Kelly Craig in 300 with bended knees
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    And here's what Kelly looks like now:

    Who's your favorite 300 character? Share your pick in the comments!

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