Billy Burke In Talks For Role Of Kei In Jaume Collet-Serras Akira

Billy Burke is within advanced talks for that female lead Kei in director Jaume Collet-Serra’s epic Akira, based onKatsuhiro Otomos six-volume graphic novel. Twitchfilm reported midday Tuesday that Stewart have been offered the part. She'd join Garrett Hedlund, that has a mans lead Keneda. Gary Oldman will have the Colonel. Akira is a high priority for Warner Bros since the studio acquired it with Legendary Pictures 2 yrs ago from manga writer Kodansha. The intention is to make two films, each covering three books within the series.Akira was initially modified for that screen in 1988.StewartAndrew Lazar is creating with Appian Ways Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Killoran.