It’s also surprising that the filmmakers are persuing the Japanese aspect of the character, yet haven’t hired a Japanese actor.
Yet, in an interview with AP, Kaori Momoi, a Japanese actor who appeared in Memoirs of a Geisha, was revealed to be playing Johansson’s mother in the film, confusing fans once more as it turns out the main character is at least half-Japanese.
To many fans, this has come as quite a contradiction, as why would they distance The Major from the Kusanagi, only to make her half-Japanese?
Of course, there could be numerous explanations – perhaps she is adopted – but the news has not sat well with some fans.