Cowboy Bebop Live Action TV Series in the Works - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

MattPerdue · 04-04-2019, 06:25 PM

To be honest, the characters in Bebop always struck me as somewhat racially ambiguous in part because of the fact that show isn't really set on Earth. The casting OK by me but yeah I'm still not sure how to feel about a new adaptation period.

CyberpunkCentral · 04-04-2019, 06:40 PM

Making Spike Asian wouldn't bother me, but we been through this already before with Attack on Titans and Fullmetal Alchemist. The characters in those shows are suppose to be German/middle European, yet cast Japanese actors in the roles instead. However, I let them slide because those were produced by Japan, and not Hollywood. But here, it feels a bit SJW-y.

But the worst crime is casting John Cho. I love John Cho, I grew up watching the Harold and Kumar movies, but they could have gone with someone better.

Rodney-2187 · 04-04-2019, 08:16 PM

I think the casting is great! Bring it on! I'll make popcorn!

CowboyBebop_Main.jpg

Synchg · 04-04-2019, 09:31 PM

faye got TnA doe

Cplhicks · 04-04-2019, 11:07 PM

John Cho seems not cool/tough enough for this. The others I would reserve till I see. Still expect this to kinda suck though.

Shingster · 04-04-2019, 11:28 PM

Yup, John Cho is a class act, very likable actor with more range than I'm probably give him credit for. He's good looking and will probably get into shape for this role, none of these factors concern me. What concerns me is that he is not the "cool" type. Spike should be played by a "Steve McQueen" type, someone who is just effortless cool and just oozes natural charisma. Cho's really at home in comedy, he's a very personable performer. I just don't know if he can be Spike... Yet. Time will tell.

Also, just let this sink in: The guy playing Spike is 5yrs older than the guy playing Jet...

CyberpunkCentral · 04-04-2019, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shingster

Also, just let this sink in: The guy playing Spike is 5yrs older than the guy playing Jet...

Right? And they always make a big deal about Jet being an old timer.

LegacyCosts · 04-05-2019, 02:31 AM

America should just stop with the live action anime crap, we clearly don't understand these shows well enough in this country to do them justice with casting and scripts.

CyberpunkCentral · 06-19-2019, 06:34 PM

Spike hairdo revealed?

TheSpruceMoose · 06-20-2019, 10:37 AM

Much like what I said to Steve Blum when I first met him, I can't sum up the impact and influence Bebop had on me without taking up a whole hour. So its a great understatement to say that I'll be keeping this show a good hundred feet away from me.

Cinemania1984 · 06-20-2019, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gundamcero

It's like they didn't even try. Jet isn't Black, Ed is a girl, and Spike is in his twenties. Another terrible anime adaptation incoming. At least we have Alita.

This sums it up for me. I always saw jet as a mixed-race "The Rock" style guy, in fact he would have been perfect. I'm going to give the trailer a try but my hopes are going to be set very very low.

This was the first real anime that got me into the whole genre

MOONPHASE · 08-08-2019, 08:39 AM

At least they’re keeping Ein as a Welsh Corgi

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...-corgi/.149806

LordCrumb · 09-14-2019, 01:02 AM

Filming in New Zealand:

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Netflix has confirmed a reboot of Cowboy Bebop is being filmed in Auckland, after Hollywood stars such as John Cho were spotted around town.

The anime sci-fi film has a cult following and is being remade as a 10-part live-action television series for Netflix.

The streaming giant said its new series would be primarily shot in Auckland, with a two-year agreement signed for filming.

Auckland Tourism, Events And Economic Development (ATEED) boss Nick Hill said the production would employ more than 400 people. It would be the largest ever production based in Auckland, he said.

JamesKurtovich · 09-14-2019, 01:16 AM

I can see Keanu as Spike. But this guy?

CyberpunkCentral · 10-07-2019, 03:11 PM

InuYashaCrusade · 10-07-2019, 05:37 PM

At least Ein is cute

imsounoriginal · 10-07-2019, 05:46 PM

Glad it'll be a real Corgi. Was worried they'd CGI it.

sandman slim · 10-19-2019, 01:26 AM

John Cho injured on set, production halted 7 to 9 months while his knee heals.

redxrebellion · 10-19-2019, 02:34 AM

Bummer

RodChester · 10-19-2019, 02:48 AM

Man, that is a long delay. Hopefully they can work with the footage they already have and get the special effects finished for what had already been shot. Hopefully we still get this in 2020.

04-04-2019, 06:25 PM	#41
MattPerdue Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:1335 Trading Score:148	To be honest, the characters in Bebop always struck me as somewhat racially ambiguous in part because of the fact that show isn't really set on Earth. The casting OK by me but yeah I'm still not sure how to feel about a new adaptation period.

04-04-2019, 06:40 PM	#42
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6	Making Spike Asian wouldn't bother me, but we been through this already before with Attack on Titans and Fullmetal Alchemist. The characters in those shows are suppose to be German/middle European, yet cast Japanese actors in the roles instead. However, I let them slide because those were produced by Japan, and not Hollywood. But here, it feels a bit SJW-y. But the worst crime is casting John Cho. I love John Cho, I grew up watching the Harold and Kumar movies, but they could have gone with someone better.

04-04-2019, 08:16 PM	#43
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	I think the casting is great! Bring it on! I'll make popcorn! CowboyBebop_Main.jpg

04-04-2019, 09:31 PM	#44
Synchg Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:8	faye got TnA doe

04-04-2019, 11:07 PM	#45
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:1996 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	John Cho seems not cool/tough enough for this. The others I would reserve till I see. Still expect this to kinda suck though.

04-04-2019, 11:28 PM	#46
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	Yup, John Cho is a class act, very likable actor with more range than I'm probably give him credit for. He's good looking and will probably get into shape for this role, none of these factors concern me. What concerns me is that he is not the "cool" type. Spike should be played by a "Steve McQueen" type, someone who is just effortless cool and just oozes natural charisma. Cho's really at home in comedy, he's a very personable performer. I just don't know if he can be Spike... Yet. Time will tell. Also, just let this sink in: The guy playing Spike is 5yrs older than the guy playing Jet...

04-05-2019, 02:31 AM	#48
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:440 Trading Score:20	America should just stop with the live action anime crap, we clearly don't understand these shows well enough in this country to do them justice with casting and scripts.

06-19-2019, 06:34 PM	#49
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6	Spike hairdo revealed?

06-20-2019, 10:37 AM	#50
TheSpruceMoose Expert Member Member since:Jun 2019	Much like what I said to Steve Blum when I first met him, I can't sum up the impact and influence Bebop had on me without taking up a whole hour. So its a great understatement to say that I'll be keeping this show a good hundred feet away from me.

08-08-2019, 08:39 AM	#52
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	At least they’re keeping Ein as a Welsh Corgi https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/int...-corgi/.149806

09-14-2019, 01:16 AM	#54
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	I can see Keanu as Spike. But this guy?

10-07-2019, 05:37 PM	#56
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	At least Ein is cute

10-07-2019, 05:46 PM	#57
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Glad it'll be a real Corgi. Was worried they'd CGI it.

10-19-2019, 01:26 AM	#58
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:6435 DVD collection:423 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	John Cho injured on set, production halted 7 to 9 months while his knee heals.

10-19-2019, 02:34 AM	#59
redxrebellion Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1885 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:11	Bummer

10-19-2019, 02:48 AM	#60
RodChester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:63 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:3380 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:129	Man, that is a long delay. Hopefully they can work with the footage they already have and get the special effects finished for what had already been shot. Hopefully we still get this in 2020.

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