Live Action 'ONE PUNCH MAN' Soon to be Made, Sony Pictures Collaborates with the Creator of 'RICK & MORTY'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Devie Vyatri Permata Cahyadi

Good news for you anime lovers out there, KLovers. One of the most popular Japanese anime series, ONE PUNCH MAN, is reportedly going to be made into a live action version. ONE PUNCH MAN itself is one of the best-selling manga series ever. ONE PUNCH MAN tells the story of Saitama, a superhero with extraordinary punching power. Packed with heroic action, light-hearted storytelling, and humor, ONE PUNCH MAN has gained many fans.

Recently reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures is preparing for the live action adaptation of ONE PUNCH MAN with hopes of achieving promising success. It is expected to be a major project, and Sony Pictures is ready to collaborate with an American writer, Heather Anne Campbell, and the producer and creator of the cartoon RICK & MORTY, Dan Harmon.

What do you think, KLovers? Are you excited? Let's find out more first!

1. Sony Pictures Appoints Dan Harmon & Anne Campbell as Screenwriters

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A report from The Hollywood Reporter states that Sony Pictures initially wanted to collaborate with the screenwriters of the films JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL and VENOM, Scott Rosenberg & Jeff Pinkner. However, the expectations for early production in 2022 seemed to be mere talk and could not be executed properly. As a result, the live-action project ONE PUNCH MAN was delayed.

And finally, the latest update states that Sony Pictures has officially appointed Dan Harmon, the creator of Community and one of the creators of the science fiction cartoon Adult Swim, RICK & MORTHY, to collaborate with former SNL writer, Heather Anne Campbell, to rewrite the script for ONE PUNCH MAN. Dan Harmon and Heather Anne Campbell are expected to deliver hilarious comedy for ONE PUNCH MAN.

2. Information on the Development of the Live Action 'ONE PUNCH MAN' Project

Credit: J.C. Staff

Following the information reported by foreign media regarding the production of the live action ONE PUNCH MAN, unfortunately, Sony Pictures has not provided any specific explanations regarding the synopsis, cast, or release date. This is because the live action ONE PUNCH MAN by Sony Pictures is still in the early stages of development.

Nevertheless, many anime fans claim to be eagerly anticipating this popular manga's live action adaptation. I wonder how it will turn out when Saitama's and his friends' story is brought to life? Let's just wait and see, KLovers.

(kpl/dvp)