Rupert Sanders

Scarlett Johansson Will Star in the American ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Remake
Scarlett Johansson Will Star in the American ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Remake
Back in October, it was reported that ‘Lucy’ and ‘Avengers 2’ star Scarlett Johansson had been offered $10 million to anchor the new, American (and live-action) version of the classic Japanese anime ‘Ghost in the Shell.’ It took a while for Johansson to decide (“Hm, do I really want $10 million? This is a tough one!”), but Variety now says she’s made up her mind: Johansson will star in the new ‘Ghost’ for director Rupert Sanders.
‘Ghost in the Shell’ Finds a Director in Rupert Sanders
‘Ghost in the Shell’ Finds a Director in Rupert Sanders
Though Magna (Japanese comic books) have long been a solid cult industry in America, Hollywood has had no luck so far in bringing those comics to the big screen (for instance: 'Akira'). But that luck may have changed as DreamWorks now has plans to adapt 'Ghost in the Shell' for the big screen, with 'Snow White and the Huntsman' director Rupert Sanders behind the helm.