Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) has signed on to play Pikachu in Legendary’s upcoming live-action adaption of Detective Pikachu. His name was on the shortlist of actors the studio was looking at to voice Pikachu. The role will be motion-capture in nature as well. He joins Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen… Continue reading Ryan Reynolds Will Voice Pikachu in ‘Detective Pikachu’
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‘Big Little Lies’ Star Kathryn Newton Cast as the Female Lead in ‘Detective Pikachu’
Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Legendary has found their female lead in Detective Pikachu opposite Justice Smith. According to the report Big Little Lies breakout star Kathryn Newton has been cast in the role of Lucy. Lucy along with her own Pokemon Psyduck is a junior investigative reporter trying to uncover the truth behind… Continue reading ‘Big Little Lies’ Star Kathryn Newton Cast as the Female Lead in ‘Detective Pikachu’
‘Get Down’ Breakout Star Justice Smith Set To Star in Legendary’s ‘Detective Pikachu’
Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Netflix’s Get Down breakout star Justice Smith has signed on to star in Detective Pikachu. Making this technically one of the first African-American protagonists in the brands 20-year existence. Not much is known about the first live-action Pokemon film, however, we at Omega Underground revealed from leaked audition tapes… Continue reading ‘Get Down’ Breakout Star Justice Smith Set To Star in Legendary’s ‘Detective Pikachu’
Shortlist of Actors Wanted To Voice ‘Detective Pikachu’ Himself Revealed
Production on the first ever live-action Pokemon movie is ramping up for Detective Pikachu. We at Omega Underground revealed earlier this week that filming is expected to commence this January. So casting should be completed in the coming months. Now our friends over at That Hashtag Show has revealed the shortlist of actors Legendary wants… Continue reading Shortlist of Actors Wanted To Voice ‘Detective Pikachu’ Himself Revealed
‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Gravity Falls’ Scribes Set To Pen The ‘Pokemon’ Live-Action Movie
Today, Variety announced that Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel screenwriter Nicole Perlman along with Gravity Falls writer Alex Hirsch will pen the upcoming Pokemon live-action movie. this movie as previously reported will not follow the long running anime or video games but instead follow a Japanese exclusive mini game Detective Pikachu. The game… Continue reading ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Gravity Falls’ Scribes Set To Pen The ‘Pokemon’ Live-Action Movie