More actors up for the role of Tetsuo

Warner Bros. seems to have had no problem getting the actors they want for the various roles in Jaume Collet-Serra’s Akira, but the studio is having a hard time finding an actor to portray the most important role, Tetsuo. The Hollywood Reporter has now revealed a new shortlist of actors auditioning for the role who’s names include: D.J. Cortrona, Logan Marshal Green, Toby Kebbell, Richard Madden, Rami Malek, and Micheal Pitt. Paul Dano and Alden Ehrenreich are said to be re-testing for the role.

All the actors are more or less unknown, but have gained praise for their work in Indie films. And with such names like Garret Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Gary Oldman, and Helena Bonham Carter already linked to the film, perhaps it’s best for this role to have an unknown actor. This could also be the role that could see anyone of those actors get recognized in Hollywood.

Matt Keith

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