Hot information has finally been revealed about the buried live-action project of the film Akira , a work adapted into an anime by author Katsuhiro Otomo . Well, the project came to life with the direction of Taika Waititi, who directed Marvel's great Thor: Ragnarok, and also with Otomo himself in the production.
The Hollywood synopsis suggests quite a change to the original story we know.
You can read it below:
“When a young boy's telekinesis is discovered by the military, he is taken by them to become a super weapon, and it is up to his brother to rush to his rescue before Manhattan is destroyed by his powers. Kaneda is a bar owner in Neo-Manhattan who is stunned when his brother Tetsuo is abducted by Government agents led by the Colonel. Desperate to get his brother back, Kaneda joins Ky Reed and his illegal movement who aim to reveal to the world what really happened in New York 30 years ago, when it was destroyed.
Kaneda believes their theories are ridiculous, but after facing his brother again, he is shocked when he displays his telekinetic powers. Ky believes Tetsuo is going to free a little boy. Akira, who took control of Tetsuo's mind. Kaneda faces the Colonel's troops in his own way to prevent Tetsuo from freeing Akira, but he arrives too late. Akira quickly escapes from his prison thanks to Tetsuo, while Kaneda races to save his brother before Akira destroys Manhattan Island again, just like he did thirty years ago.”
Leonardo DiCaprio in the live-action film Akira?
The surprise included the revelation of actor Leonardo DiCaprio as the film's producer. It is worth remembering that years ago his name had already been suggested behind the scenes of the production, but it was not confirmed in anything involving acting with any character.
It was Neo-Tokyo and now it's Neo-Manhattan... Really..
Yes, that was to be expected…, coming from a Hollywood production, the controversial themes of the original adaptation would certainly change. But actually changing the origin of Kaneda being Tetsuo's brother is impossible to swallow.
The website Variety also confirmed that Akira will be recorded. Produced by Leonardo Dicaprio and Andrew Lazar, the film has reportedly been confirmed by the California Film Commission and filming will last 71 days.
Finally, what did you think of this adaptation proposal?
