A year after Netflix announced the live-action movie adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s hit manga series, My Hero Academia, the film finally gets a promising update from the writer Joby Harold. The film producer and screenwriter confirmed he would be a part of the movie’s staff and crew and even hinted at how huge it could be.
In an interview with Collider, Harold revealed that the My Hero Academia live-action movie is something he’s working on. In fact, he's already loving it and is excited to do it and "get it out of there."
Harold continued that the film would be a “big one.” Though he didn’t exactly mention the title of the shonen manga, it’s safe to assume that he’s talking about the Netflix movie, as only the live-action adaptation of My Hero Academia is known to be in the works.
“I can speak to the fact that it is live-action, and I think that's probably all I can speak to," he continued. Whatever the case is, Harold revealed that it’s a "big deal" in his life.
The Leaked My Hero Academia Live-Action Movie Cast
In June, IMDb accidentally leaked the alleged cast of My Hero Academia live-action movie. Though it was quickly taken down, the anime enthusiast TOKANIM shared the information on X (formerly Twitter).
Allegedly, David Mazous will play the lead role of Deku, while the Game of Thrones star Isaac Hempstead will be seen as Iida and Jace Norman as Bakugo. Graham Verchere will reportedly portray Shoto’s role, and Isabel Gameros will play Ochaco.
However, fans should take this assumption with a grain of salt, as nothing is confirmed yet. Rumors have it that Netflix is looking for a new set of cast members after the series’ fans complained about why non-Japanese actors will lead the film, considering all the characters are Japanese.
What is My Hero Academia live-action movie about?
My Hero Academia follows the story of Izuku Midoriya, aka Deku, who has no quirk despite 80% of the population having it. Hence, living in a world where superpowered schools and larger-than-life heroes make him an outcast. Thankfully, upon meeting the top-ranked hero, All Might, he can fulfill his dream of studying at the prestigious U.A. Academy.
You can read the synopsis below:
My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya (AKA Deku), a young high school student with an unfortunate flaw: Unlike 80% of the world’s population, he has no quirk. In a world of superpowered schools and larger-than-life heroes, it’s a death sentence for his social life. But when Izuku has a chance encounter with top-ranked hero All Might, he might just have a shot at achieving his greatest dream: a spot at the prestigious U.A. Academy.
Based on the manga of the same name by Kohei Horikoshi, it started its serialization in 2014 and already has 39 tankobon volumes as of November 2023. With its success and over 85 million copies in circulation, it has become one of the best-selling manga ever. It has spawned a media franchise, inspiring numerous spin-offs, light novels, stage plays, video games, different types of merchandise and media, OVAs, and three animated films.
It was adapted into anime by Studio Bones, with the first season released in 2015, followed by a second season in April 2017, a third season in April 2018, a fourth season in October 2019, a fifth season in March 2021, and a sixth season in October 2022. The upcoming My Hero Academia Season 7 will be released in Spring 2024. A fourth animated film is reportedly in talks, while a live-action movie by Legendary Entertainment and Netflix is in the works.
However, no word has been heard about when the My Hero Academia live-action movie will be released. As this will be the first time the franchise will get this treatment, many are looking forward to it.
