The film has essentially only existed in controversial fits and starts for a decade now, with the internet erupting every time it’s been suggested that a white actor — be it Zac Efron, James Franco, Robert Pattinson, or Garrett Hedlund — take the lead role.
Many different filmmakers, including Allen & Albert Hughes and Jaume Collet-Serra have previously been attached to helm, but obviously they weren’t able to get the job done.
Missing out on the chance to have Jordan Peele behind the camera is another big loss for the live-action Akira remake — but that’s kind of been the project’s thing for a few years now.