Scarlett Johansson's first 'Ghost in the Shell' look is here -- but not everyone's happy
Your first look at Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell has arrived.
Paramount Pictures released a still of Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi in the live-action adaptation of the famous anime series. Directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman), the film also stars Michael Pitt, Takeshi Kitano, Christophe Obi. It's set for a March 31, 2017 release.
Here's the first peak at Johansson below.
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However, the image has irritated fans of the series who say the main role should have gone to an Asian actress instead of Johansson. Representatives for Paramount have not yet responded to Mashable's request for comment regarding the backlash.
Many have shared their views on Twitter, including actress Ming-Na Wen, who stars on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Many also pointed out that actress and Oscar nominee Rinko Kikuchi (Pacific Rim) would have been the perfect fit for the character.
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Yohana Desta was the senior film reporter for Mashable. She is a Northern Virginia native and an American University grad. She enjoys carefully curating her Instagram account and can often be found reading books, going to concerts, watching movies and learning way too much about pop culture.
