For you folks who aren't familiar with Akira, it's a Japanese cyberpunk movie (Anime) based on a manga. Both movie and manga were directed and written by Katsuhiro Otomo from the 80's. If you're interested, read the manga or rent the movie on netflix. Needless to say this is a cult classic. So Warner Brothers decides to make a film. Okay, first thought cool, maybe.
The characters are in their teens. Shotaro Kaneda, the main character is about 15 or 16. He is a leader of a gang and rides a kick ass bike! Who do they decide to cast as Kaneda? Keanu Reeves! Isn't he busy filming Bill & Ted pt 4 or something? Just because he was in a sci-fi movie doesn't mean he should make more!
Let's play spot the differences???
The characters are in their teens. Shotaro Kaneda, the main character is about 15 or 16. He is a leader of a gang and rides a kick ass bike! Who do they decide to cast as Kaneda? Keanu Reeves! Isn't he busy filming Bill & Ted pt 4 or something? Just because he was in a sci-fi movie doesn't mean he should make more! 
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