An HBO Max series that reimagines Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon" is in the works

[ohmylol]

An HBO Max series that reimagines Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon" is in the works. Details here: https://t.co/emwHCTjmhB

Hisao Kurosawa, son of Akira, says: “I am excited to see my dad’s vision through this inspirational story kept alive and made accessible to a new generation.” pic.twitter.com/qBaGX86iYh
- IndieWire (@IndieWire) September 28, 2020
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[nutmegdealer]

how whitewashed will this be?

[ohmylol]

Virgil Williams did Moundboud and this has the aproval of the Kurosawa family so hopefully they hire japanese writers and a japanese cast ??

[g_lovesbb]

But I see no Asians tied to it 🧐

[invisiblegirlx]

Nope. This sounds like they want to make something totally different but want the name of a famous movie attached.

[ahkna]

The narrative technique is so popular on television that it is its own trope

[anterrabre]

I love the original and recommend that everyone see it.

[invisiblegirlx]

It's an amazing movie.

[ohwutevernvm]

The best. I love it so much. It’s on my top listed faves to rewatch. It just stuck with me. Amazing.