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Taika Waititi, the director of Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit, is set to direct a live-action adaptation of the classic manga Akira. But with a new Thor movie in the works, Akira was pushed down the road — to the point where some speculated the project might be over and done for, at least with …Read more »
It’s been a while since we heard about the live-action Akira, but that project still looms on the horizon to a degree. The latest mini-update comes from a recent Dazed interview with Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson and director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), who discussed …Read more »
Until yesterday it actually kind of seemed as if Warner Bros.’ live-action Akira movie might be on track. After Thor: Ragnarok‘s Taika Waititi was announced as director, the film was officially lined up for a May 21, 2021 opening. Comic-Con brought with it the news that Waititi will be returning …Read more »
This summer, the MCU is bringing back everyone’s favorite affable Norse god… and a few old friend. Thor: Love and Thunder is preparing to bring back Taika Waititi’s electrifying take on Chris Hemsworth’s Avenger. But that’s not ’til July. It’s February right now. We need some …Read more »
The history of the live-action Hollywood adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira has been a tumultuous one. Back in May, it seemed the closest to reality yet, with director Taika Waititi’s take on the material set for a May 21, 2021 premiere. Then script troubles forced it to be pushed …Read more »
As much as we’ve seen the live-action Akira movie pop up in the news over the years, it’s tempting to think nothing will ever end up happening. It’s one step closer to being real now, though, because Warner Bros. has officially locked in a premiere date for …Read more »
If Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi were to helm the live-action Akira film, he would cast Asian actors in the main roles. That’s what he told IGN in an interview published by the site this week. In the interview, Waititi was very coy about whether …Read more »
Every time you think the live-action Hollywood adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira is down for the count, it pops another capsule and jumps back on the bike. According to Deadline Hollywood, Akira is “revving back up,” and Taika Waititi, who directed Thor: Ragnarok, is in …Read more »
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