A new behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming live action anime adaptation of Ghost in the Shell has been released and it follows Mamoru Oshii, the director of the 1995 anime, as he visits the set to see how everything is going. Several new bits of footage have been included in the video, some finalized and some before VFX can go in and add their touch.
Oshii at one point specifically talks about Johansson and her ability to portray Major Motoko, saying that she, “…has gone above and beyond my expectations for the role.” He then gives one of the most ringing endorsements I think could possibly be stated when he says, “I’m sure this will be the most gorgeous film in the series so far.” Bold words from a man who changed how much of the world saw anime!
Ghost in the Shell tells the story of The Major (Scarlett Johansson), a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.
Directed by Rupert Sanders, Ghost in the Shell stars Scarlett Johansson, Michael Pitt, Juliette Binoche, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano, Michael Wincott, and Pilou Asbæk.
Ghost in the Shell hacks its way into theaters on March 31st, 2017.