Scarlett Johansson To Star In GHOST IN THE SHELL; Rupert Sanders Directing

Scarlett Johansson To Star In GHOST IN THE SHELL; Rupert Sanders Directing

It has now been confirmed that Scarlett Johansson has signed on to star in Ghost in the Shell, the upcoming Japanese anime adaptation helmed by Rupert Sanders. Read on for details...

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By JoshWilding - Jan 05, 2015 08:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Anime & Manga
Source: Variety

As if playing Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't already enough, Scarlett Johansson has signed up for yet another action franchise. Variety reveals that the Captain America: The Winter Soldier actress will take on the lead role in Ghost in the Shell. We heard last year that she had received an offer and that Suicide Squad's Margot Robbie was in talks, but it is only now that Johansson has agreed to star.

The story follows the exploits of a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime. Rupert Sanders is on board to direct, and the script was penned by Bill Wheeler. Avi Arad and Steven Paul will produce, with Dreamworks and Steve Spielberg overseeing the adaptation.
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Malakas
Malakas - 1/5/2015, 8:49 AM
What a babe...
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/5/2015, 8:51 AM
She is a hottie
JAC
JAC - 1/5/2015, 8:52 AM
It was either her or Robbie that got offered 10 mill to star. That's a lot of Play-Doh.
Interestein
Interestein - 1/5/2015, 8:55 AM
Sounds good... But, Avi Arad.
McGee
McGee - 1/5/2015, 8:56 AM
Well....does this mean we'll see her boobs?
billnye69
billnye69 - 1/5/2015, 8:58 AM
I really don't see the attraction people have towards her, she is a good actress and nice looking but far from a hottie.
gambgel
gambgel - 1/5/2015, 8:59 AM
interesting that she's mainly taking on mainstream movies.

Id like to see her joining a few more indi movies and dramas, to see other sides of her. But maybe she's not in that mood right now. Time will tell
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 1/5/2015, 9:00 AM
After Lucy? no thanks. She's an okay actress at best.
TheRealMe
TheRealMe - 1/5/2015, 9:00 AM
Isn't she a bit too old for that?
And I'm afraid it will be similar role to her other roles nowadays.

I would prefer Margot, but I'll give Scarly the chance.

Yet Avi Arad still sounds bad.
Hope it won't be just some flat rip-off havinig almost nothing to do with manga.
Crawler
Crawler - 1/5/2015, 9:01 AM
I don't think she's right for this. I hate to be that guy, but I think they should get a Japanese actress.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/5/2015, 9:02 AM
FULLY NUDE PLEASE!
RHd2
RHd2 - 1/5/2015, 9:04 AM
Everyone has their own tastes- but for me she is the absolute essence of hotness. And if you really want to see her boobs while being freaked out and confused- watch "Under the Skin." Creepy little indie/art alien movie.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/5/2015, 9:04 AM
ScarJo is as good as most actresses in newer movies… She might not be the greatest actress but she's as good as some of the big names. Better than Anne Hathaway!!
MaximusTheMad
MaximusTheMad - 1/5/2015, 9:05 AM
ScarJo is the new Schwarzenegger/Stallone.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/5/2015, 9:05 AM
She's definitely in the TOP 5 ladies of Hollywood for me!
DarthCMPunk
DarthCMPunk - 1/5/2015, 9:06 AM
If you guys want naked Scar Jo just watch Under the Skin lol
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 1/5/2015, 9:07 AM
Avi Arad?? ....

ScarJo is hot
NocturnalPRIME
NocturnalPRIME - 1/5/2015, 9:08 AM
@RajunRemyLebeau...i agree with you and i love ScarJo but there are many talented asian actresses that could have played the part...
GreenLantern519
GreenLantern519 - 1/5/2015, 9:09 AM
Scarlett is so attractive.

Also, [frick] Avi Arad.
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:10 AM
*says some sort of inappropriate comment about her hotness*
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:11 AM
*follows it up with a "but her acting--" comment*
brilaneb
brilaneb - 1/5/2015, 9:12 AM
@RHd2 totally agree, that movie is creepy as hell, but there is full frontal of SJH.
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:12 AM
*follows That up with a comment about GINS and how America better not screw it up*
Effusion
Effusion - 1/5/2015, 9:13 AM
HOLY SHIT! this is great news! i can't wait to see this.
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:13 AM
*replies to another user's comment telling them my opinion matters more*
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 1/5/2015, 9:13 AM
Wonder how they'll handle adapting the characters? They could always Anglicize their names, like turning 'Matoko Kusanagi' into, say, 'Margo Kurtwood', or something?
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:14 AM
*opens new window, searches leaked scarjo photos*
LEOSTRATOR
LEOSTRATOR - 1/5/2015, 9:14 AM
No, stop this shit, cast an Asian descent for the major.
Desrow
Desrow - 1/5/2015, 9:16 AM
Lucy was a piece of shit movie... no thanks.
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:16 AM
*cleans up, feels ashamed, goes back on CBM.com*
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:18 AM
*wonders if people realize and American adaptation means American actors*

*which we all know most likely means white actors*
tokens
tokens - 1/5/2015, 9:19 AM
*wonders what scarjo is doing at this very moment*
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