It’s official, theGhost in the Shelllive-action adaptation has officially begun shooting. Today,Paramountand DreamWorks Pictures released a first look photo ofScarlett Johanssonin character. She plays Kusanagi, a special ops cyborg who leads acounter-cyberterroristorganization called Public Security Section 9 for Hanka Robotics.
Rupert Sandersis directingGhost in the Shell. The story follows Kusanagi along with her unit as they set out to stop some of the most dangerous criminals in the world, led by the extremist The Laughing Man.Sam Rileyplays the primary villain. He will stop at nothing to destroy the Hanka organization and the man’s advancements in cyber technology.
Ghost in the ShellteamsScarlett Johanssonback up with herLucyco-starPilou Asbaek, who is playing Batou.Ghost in the Shellis based on the iconic Kodansha Comics manga.Jonathan Hermanis writing the script.Avi AradandSteven Paulare the producers. Executive producing the project areMichael Costigan,Jeffrey Silver,Tetsu FujimuraandMitsuhisa Ishikawa
Ghost in the Shelliscurrently shootingin New Zealand. Paramount Pictures will release the movie in the states during spring break of next year, giving the sci-fi action thriller aMarch 31, 2017release date. Ishikawa’s animation studio Production I.G was responsible for the original Japanese animated film and television series based on the property.
The New Zealand Film Commission, Tourism New Zealand, Callaghan Innovation and the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have joined Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks in a unique marketing agreement. Together, they will help promote New Zealand as a premiere shooting location. SomethingPeter Jacksonhelped establish with hisLord of the RingsandHobbitmovies. Also starring in the cast alongside the three leads are Japanese icon Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt, Juliette Binoche and Kaori Momoi. Take a first look atScarlett JohanssoninGhost in the Shell.
