When Warner Bros. formally greenlit the live action adaptation of the classic anime film Akira, word broke out that their top choice for lead character Kaneda was Garrett Hedlund (Country Strong, TRON: Legacy). Now, Twitch Film is reporting that WB has formally offered the role to Hedlund. The film will be helmed by Unknown director Jaume Collet-Sera.
It seems that virtually from the day that Warner Brothers greenlit the US, live action version of Akira rumors have been circulating that Tron Legacy star Garrett Hedlund was director Jaume Collet-Serra's choice to take the lead role of Kaneda. It seems that the powers that be at WB now agree, as Twitch has learned that Hedlund has just received a formal offer to take the part.
Gary Oldman and Helen Bonham Carter have also reportedly been offered the roles of Colonel and Lady Miyako, respectively, so (if they accept their respective roles) the cast for the film is shaping up rather nicely. Personally, I think Hedlund would be a great choice to lead the film. He seems like a strong up-and-coming actor, and I can see him in the lead role of
Akira. What do you think of Garrett Hedlund as Kaneda? Sound off your thoughts below in the usual place.
UPDATE: Variety/Showblitz have confirmed that Hedlund is indeed in negotiations to play Kaneda.
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