Unlike other Pikachus, who only say variations of their name (like nearly every other Pokemon), this version of the electrically-charged mouse speaks like a normal person.
But rather than deliver an adaptation of Ash Ketchum’s anime adventures, the new Pokemon movie will be based off the Great Detective Pikachu video game.
And if a new report is to be believed, four big Hollywood names are being considered to lend some star power as the unique Pikachu.
After more than two decades of TV shows, video games and animated movies, the Pokemon franchise is finally venturing into the world of live action film storytelling.