Akira Live Action Movie Update [Update May 29]
For the role of Tetsuo, prospective actors include: Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, and James McAvoy.
For the role of Kaneda, actors include: Garrett Hedlund, Michael Fassbender, Chris Pine, Justin Timberlake, and Joaquin Phoenix.
Plot according to Deadline New York: "The story takes place in the rebuilt New Manhattan where a leader of a biker gang saves his friend from a medical experiment."
According Chris Beveridge on Mania.com, "Do keep in mind that this is a heavily localized and adapted film, going into a New York setting, and it's very likely that they're upping the ages of the characters, which is a given going by the names used here, so don't expect the original story ideas revolving around youth, revolt and social pressures to be played out the same."
Sources: Deadline New York, Mania.com
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Update on May 29th
According to Deadline, director Albert Hughes has left the Hollywood movie adaptation of Akira. Their report states that the departure is due to "amicable creative differences" and that Warners Bros intends to find a new director quickly since they want to "keep the picture on a fast track".
Source: Deadline
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It's been over a year, so maybe we're safe now. But I still feel like we're only on Terminator 2, and the evil will rise again. We must hunt down those responsible for all the misery and angst and make sure they never go near Anime again.
Apr 8, 2013 6:02 PM by Burayan
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Oct 20, 2011 12:34 AM by Beatnik
According to Deadline, director Albert Hughes has left the Hollywood movie adaptation of Akira. Their report states that the departure is due to "amicable creative differences" and that Warners Bros intends to find a new director quickly since they want to "keep the picture on a fast track".
Source: Deadline
May 29, 2011 1:27 AM by Naruleach
May 27, 2011 5:18 AM by bergil
The script, which had been successfully rewritten by Steve Kloves (Harry Potter films),
THANK GOD! the project is in safe hands now [/sarcasm]
May 15, 2011 3:15 PM by eyerok
And btw nothing in the movie will be "over the heads" of non-anime fans, because they won't put that in the movie.
And the Blood+ movie was "chew-your-arm-off-to-escape" stupid and bad.
May 15, 2011 5:13 AM by Burayan
Apr 6, 2011 4:48 AM by bergil
Remeber what they did to Dragonball and Blood: The last vampire?
I agree that dragonball was bad, but the live action for blood was actually decent.. though things were changed.. I actually enjoyed it.. and I thought this movie was going to be true to the animated movie.. Im sad to find out Hollywood is pulling another dick move.. not surprised though..
Mar 25, 2011 2:23 PM by KingCloud
Mar 25, 2011 11:51 AM by SuperSaiyen
Mar 25, 2011 11:48 AM by mangatherapy
please dont ruin an amazing classic...already enough people that think animes are shitty based from American live action garbage
Mar 25, 2011 8:45 AM by hakati
Mar 25, 2011 12:30 AM by lostpuma
Mar 24, 2011 5:14 PM by Paradox_Spiral
I just...died a little on the inside.
I mean Robert Pattinson? Really? Why is he even being considered for this? Can the man show emotions? I don't think he can. I mean Tetsuo is basically a raging, screaming ball of angst, rage and drugs.
...oh wait. From the sounds of that he's probably going to be a super cool rock star rebelling against the world or something. Never mind that. Rob is perfect for that.
I understand adapting the movie for American audiences, and I understand needing to make certain changes. But for the love of god, if you're just going to change the underlying theme and message of the story what's the point? Besides the name, it won't even be truly related to the source material if they make the type of changes I'm picturing here. Way to sink even lower than usual Hollywood. Good job. Keep up the good work you jerks.
(I do hope my negativity will be wasted and this will turn out to be an epic movie of epic proportions) (not going to happen).
Watch something of Pattinsons that isn't Twilight.
It's a shame his most known work is his worst work.
Mar 24, 2011 1:43 PM by Sabinlerose
Mar 24, 2011 7:47 AM by bergil
I mean Robert Pattinson? Really? Why is he even being considered for this? Can the man show emotions? I don't think he can. I mean Tetsuo is basically a raging, screaming ball of angst, rage and drugs.
...oh wait. From the sounds of that he's probably going to be a super cool rock star rebelling against the world or something. Never mind that. Rob is perfect for that.
I understand adapting the movie for American audiences, and I understand needing to make certain changes. But for the love of god, if you're just going to change the underlying theme and message of the story what's the point? Besides the name, it won't even be truly related to the source material if they make the type of changes I'm picturing here. Way to sink even lower than usual Hollywood. Good job. Keep up the good work you jerks.
(I do hope my negativity will be wasted and this will turn out to be an epic movie of epic proportions) (not going to happen).
Mar 24, 2011 7:36 AM by Winter
Steve Kloves, Robert Pattinson, Justin Timberlake?????? REALLY? WTF???
FUCKING worse staff ever omfg...
And if Robert gets chosen i am hell not watching this AT ALL!
Mar 24, 2011 5:53 AM by Aozure
Fortunately we still have the original Animes to remember them with.
Avatar film was just..... Anime was at LEAST over 9000 times better.
Mar 24, 2011 4:20 AM by CRAZEH247
Mar 23, 2011 8:32 PM by Mon_Diamond
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