Ghost in the Shell: Fans sign petition to switch to Scarlet Johansson

Scarlet Johansson

Months ago was announced that Scarlet Johansson (The Avengers, Lucy) would play Motoko Kusanagui in a new live action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell produced by Dreamworks . At this news, many fans expressed dissatisfaction.

That is why the work of Masamune fans have come together to create a request to hire another actress who could give life to the character, it already has about 28,400 signatures. The organizers of the petition invited to the studio to reconsider search an oriental actress, Ghost in the Shell is a story that takes place in Japan, say this could be the opportunity of study to attract new talent to its ranks. Additional also expresses the request of the fans that Asian talents are always despised by Hollywood and relegated to lesser roles. Some suggestions claim that the actress Rinko Kikuchi (Pacific Rim) is the best choice to play Major Kusanagui. The question is whether Dreamworks can consider this appeal and decide to change to a less known Johansson actress. 

Ghost in the Shell 

Ghost in the Shell 

Ghost in the Shell