Tag: Akira
Akira Synopsis Revealed
I have no idea why we’re all so excited about the upcoming Jaume Collet-Serra’s Akira but we are and that’s the fact!
Maybe because we’re dealing with another live-action adaptation? Whatever.
The good thing is that we finally have some plot details and we’re here to share them with you! Just for a record – pretty cool story!
Ken Watanabe Offered Role in AKIRA, Gary Oldman Turns Down
Best known for playing tragic hero characters, such as Katsumoto Moritsugu in The Last Samurai, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, a Japanese thesp Ken Watanabe is the leading actor currently wanted for the role of the Colonel in Warner Bros’ adaptation of Akira.
His Batman Begins co-star Gary Oldman had been offered the part late in October, but WB was unable to close the deal.
Kristen Stewart Offered AKIRA Female Lead
The lead female role of Kei already offered to Keira Knightley has now been offered to The Twilight Saga star Kristen Stewart in Jaume Collet-Sera‘s live-action adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira manga.
Unknown Director Jaume Collet-Serra Tapped for Akira
Since 2008, Warner Bros has been developing Akira, a live-action remake of the anime classic by Katsuhiro Otomo, which he adapted from his own six-volume manga series in 1988. It seems the studio has at last found director in Jaume Collet-Serra, who has the benefit of actioner Unknown this spring.
The Spanish director is set to helm the anime adaptation after the film has been ‘re-envisioned as a $90 million tentpole,’ which is considerably less costly than the previously floated figures in the range of $150-$200 million.
Keanu Reeves in Early Talks to Take the Role of Kaneda in $230 Million Akira
Fans of Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga have waited long enough to hear some good news about the live-action version of Akira. We wrote in March that almost all the young thesps were considered for the role of Tetsuo and a bit of an older white guys for the role of Kaneda – there’s a lull. Finally a star shines bright enough to be seen from the $ 230 million Warner Bros. sky – partially Asian dude Keanu Reeves.
Yep. Matrix star is in early talks to take the role of Shōtarō Kaneda, which actors ranging from James Franco and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Robert Pattinson and Michael Fassbender have circled before.
Akira Shortlist Includes Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, James McAvoy, Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender…
Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves, has reportedly been delivering the script to a few right choices actors for the two lead roles of Kaneda and Tetsuo in the live-action remake of Akira adapted from Katsuhiro Otomo‘s huge manga of the same name.
Deadline posted that short list: Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, James McAvoy for Tetsuo, Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender, Chris Pine, Justin Timberlake and Joaquin Phoenix for Kaneda.
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are reportedly thrilled by Kloves’ rewrite and keen to get Akira before cameras in August.
Harry Potter Screenwriter Steve Kloves Taking Over Akira
Warner Bros. has been recruited Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves to refine a script for the Hughes Brothers’ adaptation of the Japanese manga epic Akira.
Albert Hughes is directing “Akira,” based on Katsuhiro Otomo‘s graphic novel placed in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Warner purchased the “Akira” rights three years ago from publisher Kodansha and share it with Andrew Lazar‘s ‘Mad Chance,’ ‘Appian Way’s’ Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson ‘Killoran.’ Albert Hughes and his brother, Allen Hughes (The Book of Eli, From Hell) will also co-produce.
If you are not familiar with this manga, the story centers on teenager Shōtarō Kaneda, a child with immense psychic powers and his mission to stop his friend Tetsuo from demolishing a Neo-Tokyo. According to Variety, the latest version of the script was written by Albert Torres (Henry Poole Is Here). Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby and Gary Whitta wrote in an early draft. As Kloves has done good work on the Harry Potter franchise, writing all of them except for Order of the Phoenix, he seems the right man to undertake a portion to compress the six-volume manga into a live-action feature film.
James Franco to Star in Akira?
James Franco – he’s definitely not a teenager, but we still have a rumor that he’ll star in the upcoming live-action film version of Katsuhiro Otomo‘s manga Akira.
Ok, we understand that it’s Hollywood we’re talking about, but still – how is it possible that everybody’s favourite Franco is in talks to star as the lead role Kaneda in the Albert Hughes directed feature film for Warner Brothers?
Well, according to JustJared he’s very much involved. They say it’s confirmed thing, we say it’s just another rumor, although we do admit it sounds interesting.
Or, at least, we’ll keep an eye on the whole thing until it becomes official.
Akira will be based off of anime artist Katsuhiro Otomo’s six-volume cyberpunk manga of the same name.
DiCaprio To Remake ‘The Chaser’
Leonardo DiCaprio is in negotiations to star in ‘The Chaser’, a remake of the hit South Korean thriller.
Warner Bros has acquired the remake rights to the film from director Na Hong-Jin for $1 million plus additional box office incentives.
DiCaprio may also produce the film along with writer William Monahan.
‘The Chaser’, which is based on a real-life serial killer, has earned more than $20 million in 20 days in its native country.
