While we’re seeing a ton of American comics get made into movies, the idea of an anime or manga getting to the big screen through Hollywood is more of a rarity. That said, things are getting serious with the planned adaptation of “Akira,” and there’s lots of talk about who will be playing whom.
Earlier this week we reported on some of the possible actors and how a number of names are being suggested for the role of Tetsuo. Well, at least now there can be one fewer name on the list: Ezra Miller has said it’s a no-go for him.
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” actor spoke to Moviefone about the rumors and squashed them. "It's not true," he said about being cast. "That, I can assure you, will not be a reality."
It sounds as if he likes the story of “Akira,” but feels the role is not right for him. "It's a beautiful Japanese epic and I think it'll be a very entertaining, fun film, but no, it's not my next move," he said.
Kristen Stewart reportedly received an offer earlier this week, though there’s still no word yet on whether or not she’s accepted. A lot of “Akira” is still up in the air, leaving room for plenty of rumors and speculation, though we can thank Miller for helping us out a little in what to expect.
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