The live-action film adaptation of the "Ghost in the Shell" anime series is finally getting some more details, as a sneak peek of Scarlett Johansson as The Major has been released.
Paramount has published the footage teaser this week, showing the "The Avengers" star as Major Motoko Kusanagi. The mini-trailer shows off The Major in action, complete with her cybernetic full-body prosthesis that makes the operator invisible.
According to io9, the new teaser is actually paying homage to the original series, as the events in the new footage clearly mirror a reference to the 1995 anime movie of the series, where an almost similarly clad Major showcases the invisibility feature of her cybernetic suit while bashing the enemy. The industry follower also points out that this may be a hint that the live-action film may turn out to be a direct adaptation of the anime one.
The new footage is not the first teaser that Paramount has released. Previously, the studio had published a series of footage snippets from the upcoming movie. However, the new teaser has an interesting twist. Aside from the reference to the anime film version, the new teaser trailer may also hint at a new "Ghost in the Shell" event.
Leading to the end of the short video, the footage also teases major details dump scheduled for Nov. 13, leading to hints that the live-action movie's full-length trailer will finally be released. Although the teaser has not mentioned any specific detail, the footage hints to an unnamed event in Tokyo over the weekend.
The live-action movie for "Ghost in the Shell" has been mired in adaptation issue, particularly with its casting. Earlier this year, the casts for the film has been announced, and Scarlet Johansson's casting for The Major resulted in some backlash. Some hardcore fans of the franchise are dismayed on what they portrayed to be "whitewashing" of the series. The fans add that the live-action film, from its cast to the story, should stay as close to the original adaptation as possible, since "Ghost in the Shell" is deeply rooted in Japanese society and culture.
