Hollywood’sAkiramovie remains among the most infamous examples of a project stuck in development hell.
Updates have been sparse in the 2020s, with no outward sign ofAkiraentering any kind of active development.
Fortunately, hope is not lost.
I would really just want to look at an adaptation of the books in a new way."
Waititi’s promise to adapt the manga over the anime can let his live-actionAkiraenjoy the best of both worlds.
Consequently, 1988’sAkiraexcises massive chunks of its source material - everything from major manga characters to entire subplots.
Waititi’s live-action adaptation will be something movie fans have not yet witnessed.
Akirais set in 2019, which would have been a perfect release date.
TurningAkira’s manga into one movie would be impossible.
The 1988Akiramovie was written and directed by original manga author Katsuhiro Otomo.
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