Although Warner Bros. has been looking to start production on Akira as quickly as possible, they have another major setback. Deadline is reporting that director Albert Hughes has left the project, due to creative diferences. It is reported that the parting was amicable and that he'll be looking for another Warner Bros. project to direct.

This decision doesn't appear be stopping Warner Bros. from moving forward and they are now scrambling to find another director to helm the project.  They are also in search of lead actors after Keanu Reeves passed on taking one of the lead roles. The plan was to begin production later this summer, but obviously both setbacks put everything into limbo. We'll report back as soon as we hear new director and casting news.

Source: Deadline
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  • Jonathan James
    About the Author : Jonathan James

    After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.

    Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.

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