[Live Action] AKIRA

[Furik 832]

Finally, after all these years of rumors and shut, the live-action AKIRA movie has been greenlit!

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Warner Bros. has greenlit its live-action remake of the anime cult hit "Akira" for a late February/early March start, sources tell Variety.

In July, Warners tapped Spanish helmer Jaume Collet-Serra ("Unknown" ) to direct at a budget of $90 million, which was brought down from an initial figure of well over $100 million. Where the budget stands now isn't clear, and Warner Bros. had no comment on the project.

With a greenlight in place, studio can begin shopping for the two male leads; sources tell Variety that "Tron: Legacy" star Garrett Hedlund is considered a front-runner. Both Warners and Collett-Sera have been keen on the thesp, but had to wait for a greenlight to make their move.

Though no offer's been made, insiders say an offer could come soon.

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[LIDL 692]

nope, this project is actually on hold because

that awkward moment An Asian character named KANEDA will be starred by a blonde blue eyed Caucasian

even George Takei expressing his disagreement with the casting line up.

Unfortunately, Keanu Reeves turned down the role to play Kaneda.

He will be pretty good, and at least he is half Asian.

So there will not be too many objection from Asian community and

from Akira long time fans.

Hollywood and their White supremacy ideology.

this will be so much fail.

[Furik 832]

Is this still on hold, are you sure? Because this article was posted Wednesday.

[LIDL 692]

for this time yes, but the director was just announced July 14 2011

after Albert Hughes had left the project due to creative differences on May 26 2011.

I suppose it will be a long run.

Hedlund may or may not get the role for Kaneda.

Cos he was offered with the role on February 2011

While Keanu were offered the same role on May 2011 and turned it down 11 days later.

[Licio123 181]

Hedlund? OMG, it better be cancelled, not that he is bad, but...no.