Following Ghost in the Shell and Death Note, Deadline is now reporting an American live-action remake of Cowboy Bebop is currently in the works, to be penned by Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok’s Chris Yost.
You’d think Hollywood had only just discovered what Japan is, considering the sudden slew of Westernised adaptations of manga and anime.
Hopefully they can give the source material the respect and justice it deserves.
Considering both Ghost in the Shell and Death Note have faced heavy criticism for their treatment of the original material, specifically in their whitewashed casts, it’s natural to feel a little nervous about Tomorrow Studios’ intentions.