In the anime, Kei is a member of an anti-government faction and becomes the essential love interest of biker gang leader Kaneda (Garrent Hudlund).
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Casting Update: Who is Up For The Role Of Tetsuo In ‘Akira’?
I really enjoyed Hedlund in Tron Legacy, but I’m still pretty bummed to see that a Caucasian will be playing Keneda. Check after the jump to see if I’ll be disappointed by Tetsuo as well.
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Gary Oldman and Helena Bonham Carter May Costar In Whitewashed Version of ‘Akira’
The film takes place in neo-Manhattan, It appears to be building towards an all white cast. Why eve bother calling it Akira anymore
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Warner Bros. Greenlights ‘Akira,’ ‘Tron: Legacy’ Star Garrett Hedlund May Star
Warner Bros. has greenlit the live-action adaptation of the seminal anime cult hit “Akira” for a late February/early March start date.
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Celebrating the 30th Anniversay of ‘Akira,’ Bandai Visual Set To Release Authentic Akira Jacket!
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Katsuhiro Otomo’s groundbreaking seminal manga “Akira,” Bandai Visual will released an authentic replica of Kaneda’s red “capsule” jacket from the series.
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‘Akira’ Director Albert Hughes Drops Out
The “Book of Eli” director will depart the much troubled upcoming adaption of the Manga classic due to “amicable creative differences.” Not much else is known.
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Keanu Reeves Passes On Live-Action ‘Akira’ Role
Keanu Reeves who had been in talks to star in the Albert Hughes directed live-action adaptation of “Akira” has decided to pass on the role.
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Keanu Reeves In Talks for Kaneda Role In ‘Akira’ Remake
I’ve enjoyed almost every “whoa” the man has uttered in everything from Bill and Ted to the Lake House, but the only word to describe him being cast in Akira would be: BOGUS!