Akira News

Live-Action 'Akira' Movie Presumably Dead

June 15, 2009 02:06:19

Long without any updates, "Akira" has been struck with a rumor that the project has come to a halt. Bloody Disgusting was the first to bring up the possibility to the surface, reporting that separate sources have confirmed the live-action adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's manga is "dead as a doornail".

Putting into attention more bad news, the horror movies site added that director Ruairi Robinson who is expected to make his directorial debut with "Akira" has left this big screen project. So far, there are yet words from both Warner Brothers and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way on whether the story is true or not.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Aboard 'Akira' Project as Producer

February 21, 2008 04:02:12

"Blood Diamond" star Leonardo DiCaprio has been set to produce "Untitled Akira Project" an adaptation film from classic anime "Akira". According to Hollywood Reporter, the 33-year-old actor is going to produce the film through his production house, Appian Way.

Reportedly, the movie star will be teaming with Andrew Lazar from Mad Chance production house as well as Jennifer Davisson for the producer role. Whether he will only be the producer or going to be involved more in the Ruairi Robinson-directed film hasn't been confirmed yet as there are no news about the film's casting.

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