New BTS Look At Scarlett Johansson As The Major In GHOST IN THE SHELL

New BTS Look At Scarlett Johansson As The Major In GHOST IN THE SHELL

Production I.G. has shared a BTS snap of Scarlett Johansson's Major greeting a few anime legends as they tour the set of Ghost in the Shell. Plus, casting news that may allay white-washing concerns.

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By MarkJulian - Jul 05, 2016 07:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Anime & Manga
Source: AnimeMojo.com



The image above features Rupert Sanders and Scarlett Johansson (plus an unknown actor) greeting three anime legends on the set of Ghost in the Shell. Mamoru Oshii directed the origianl 1995 Ghost in the Shell film,  Kenji Kamiyama directed both seasons of the Stand Alone Complex anime series and composer Kenji Kawai provided the score for both of the Ghost in the Shell films.  All three have greatly contributed to the advancement of anime, outside of their work within the Ghost in the Shell franchise.  

In related a Japanese actress has joined the cast which reveals significant SPOILERS concerning the origin of Scarlett Johansson's Major.  For that info, head over to our sister site, AnimeMojo.com where we reveal the identity of the actress and why her role is pivotal in regards to the film's white-washing controversy.   

 UPDATE: As pointed out in the comment sectin below, that's the Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, better known as Tricky, standing between Oshii and Kamiyama.

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marvel72
marvel72 - 7/5/2016, 7:23 PM
Should of had a Japanese cast and a Hollywood size budget.
PapaLazarou
PapaLazarou - 7/5/2016, 9:51 PM
@marvel72 - then a japanese company should've bought the rights and made the movie
Space
Space - 7/6/2016, 12:34 AM
@PapaLazarou - I thought they lent them the rights.
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 7/6/2016, 7:32 AM
@marvel72 - Yep, because that would be a massive box office draw....
SpideyQuad
SpideyQuad - 7/6/2016, 7:33 AM
@marvel72 - Wow how original!
PapaLazarou
PapaLazarou - 7/6/2016, 10:45 AM
@Space - no idea but in that case if even the creators didn't give a shit then maybe people shouldn't make a big deal
Himura
Himura - 7/6/2016, 10:57 AM
@marvel72 - Yeah because thats exactly how business in Hollywood works. Look, there hasnt been one hugely successful anime/manga adaptation in the US nor are there any AAA Asian actors either. Hollywood isnt gonna spend millions of dollars on a movie that doesnt guarantee them a nice paycheck.

They're already gambling BIG on the fact that its a property based on a manga. The audience thats will make or break this film at the box office arent the anime weirdos complaining about this, its the general audience who have NO IDEA what the hell Ghost in the Shell is, but they sure as hell know who Scarlett Jo is.

And if you're wondering, yes I'm Asian and I absolutely do not care. Just be happy this isnt looking like Dragon Ball Evolution.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/6/2016, 7:08 PM
@PapaLazarou - Yeah a Japanese company should of brought it.If I'm correct the Anime of Attack On Titian has like one Japanese character in it the rest come across as European but the movie has an entire Asian cast.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/6/2016, 7:10 PM
@PesciGotPepsi - Keep the budget as low as possible without it looking shit and see what happens.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/6/2016, 7:10 PM
@SpideyQuad - Why thank you kind sir.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/6/2016, 7:12 PM
@Himura - I get what you are saying I just think it would do pretty well in the likes of China and Japan.
maxx
maxx - 7/5/2016, 7:25 PM
Rupert...leave Ms Scarlett alone ;)
Quicker
Quicker - 7/5/2016, 7:26 PM
*sigh*

Look, I try not to get mad and talk about Whitewashing, mainly because it's kind of a touchy subject. But.. *sigh*

ScarJo, I love ya. But you're not the Major. You could have gotten some up and coming Asian actress. Like Tao Okomoto. She needs some film work. Her promising role in DC literally got blown to peices.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 7/5/2016, 7:27 PM
@Quicker - If you read this article, it explains what's happening with Johansson as "The Major" http://animemojo.com/seinen/ghost_in_the_shell/new-behind-the-scenes-look-at-scarlet-johanssons-major-in-a2171
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/5/2016, 7:29 PM
@MarkJulian - interesting stuff. I remember those plot points from the anime. It's actually cool that they're using that
Quicker
Quicker - 7/5/2016, 7:31 PM
@MarkJulian - Even if they did fight a way to work around the whitewashing or if it was like Edge of Tomorrow where they change everything to make it American so they won't get in trouble. I just can't see ScarJo in the part. But I'll probably see the movie anyway.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/5/2016, 7:27 PM
Scarlett can get it ANY DAMN DAY
TheAcuario
TheAcuario - 7/5/2016, 7:30 PM
NOOOOPE
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