LOTR’s Sean Bean returns to the fantasy genre with Knights of the Zodiac, the live-action Hollywood adaptation of the 1980s manga and anime Saint Seiya.
Veteran actor Sean Bean will star in new fantasy film, Knights of the Zodiac. Bean, 62, is best known for his roles as Boromir in the the Lord of the Rings franchise and the Honorable Ned Stark in HBO Game Of Thrones. The famous English actor has also appeared in films such as Patriot games, Troy, and The Martian. Most recently, Bean starred in TNT Snowdrops series.
Bean returns to the fantasy genre with Knights of the Zodiac, a live-action adaptation of a popular 1980s Japanese manga and anime Saint Seiya. Created by Masami Kurumada, the story follows a group of warriors called The Saints who derive their power from the constellations. The Saints aim to defend the reincarnated goddess Athena against other gods who want to rule the Earth. Netflix recently rebooted the anime into a 3D animated series titled Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya. The live-action project, which has been in development for years, also stars Mackenyu (Pacific: Uprising), Famke Janssen (X Men), and Madison Iseman (Jumanji, Anabelle comes home). The witcher Executive producer Tomasz Baginski directs the film.
According to THR, Knights of the Zodiac finally completes its production after suffering several delays. While the manga has been adapted into multiple series and other media, the live-action film will serve as the origin story. Bean plays Alman Kiddo, the founder of the Order of Knights who recruits orphaned Seiya (Mackenyu) and guides him as he embarks on his heroic quest.
Aside from its stellar distribution, Knights of the Zodiac also has many talented people working behind the camera. The film will be directed by Baginski, a renowned Polish animator who also served as an EP on Netflix The witcher. During this time, Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings’ the fight coordinator, Andy Cheng, is the choreographer of the film’s stunts. A premiere date for Knights of the Zodiac has not yet been announced.
Interestingly, Hollywood adaptations of popular animated series have often been hit and miss, as seen with Netflix. Death threat, Alita: Battle Angel, and that of Scarlett Johansson Ghost in the shell. Without doubt the fans of Saint Seiya will be curious to see how Knights of the Zodiac will compare to the original anime. Because the Japanese series has built such a fantastic world, the next film must translate the essence of the original story while leaving its own mark on the property. That said, the inclusion of Bean in Knights of the Zodiac will surely attract an audience that is not yet familiar with the manga. His memorable performances in the fantasy genre, with iconic roles in both the Lord of the Rings and Game Of Thrones, make him the perfect actor to direct the live adaptation.
Source: THR
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