Scarlett Johansson Signs Up To Lead Ghost In The Shell
When her name was mentioned in regards to DreamWorks’ upcoming adaptation of Shirow Masamune’s Ghost in the Shell cyberpunk manga, few believed that the BAFTA Award winning actress Scarlett Johannson would be interested in joining the project. According to Variety however, the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Widow has signed on to play the lead character in the upcoming feature; the suspiciously unnamed adaptation of Motoko “The Major” Kusanagi.
Rupert Sanders is still signed on to direct the feature based on a script by Bill Wheeler. Avi Arad and Steven Paul are currently attached as producers. Insiders have also informed Variety that Paramount Pictures has also been given the option to sign on to co-produce and co-finance the project.
