fans Sword Art Online can get ready: the light novel written by Reki Kawahara is getting a live-action TV series. The news was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, which revealed that the American network Skydance Television has acquired the rights to the franchise.
The project will feature big names in production. The screenwriter and executive producer will be Laeta Kalogridis, known for her work on Avatar, Alita: Battle Angel, and Terminator Genisys. She will be joined by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Marcy Ross, who will also serve as executive producers.
Sword Art Online began as a light novel in 2009 and quickly became a phenomenon. With over 19 million copies sold worldwide and 22 volumes published, the work gained even more notoriety with the premiere of the anime in 2012, which won over a solid fan base and helped popularize the isekai genre.
The expectation now is to see how the SAO universe will be adapted for the live-action screen, and whether the new production will be able to capture the essence that made the series so beloved.
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Source: THR