Netflix's My Hero Academia Live Action Welcomes Monarch Producer Onboard
Joby Harold, acclaimed producer, officially joins Netflix's My Hero Academia live action project, signaling exciting progress after months of anticipation
The My Hero Academia live action project, announced in 2022, has been without updates for several months. However, producer Joby Harold has confirmed that the project is still in progress, although it is not yet known whether it will be a series or a movie. There are still many details yet to be confirmed, including the casting of main characters Deku and All Might, as well as the working staff. The uncertainty surrounding the project's format also leaves questions about how much of the story will be adapted.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia series.
Produce Joby Harold confirms involvement in the My Hero Academia live action project
The live action adaptation for My Hero Academia was officially announced in 2022, but details surrounding the project remained scarce for months. Now, Joby Harold has broken the silence by confirming his involvement in the ongoing project. While he didn't reveal much, he expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation.
Harold recently spoke with Collider and shared some details about the future of the project.
"Yes, it's definitely happening. I'm fully dedicated to working on it and enjoying the process. I can't wait to bring it to fruition. It's a significant undertaking. All I can say is that it's live-action, but it's a major part of my life right now. I'm truly loving the experience... It's incredible. This opportunity is amazing and I'm thrilled about it."
The validity of this project
It should be noted that there is still no confirmation whether this project will be developed as a series or a film, which has sparked debate among fans. Additionally, it has been announced that the original series' author, Kohei Horikoshi, will be co-writing with Harold. Shinsuke Sato is set to direct, with Jay Ashenfelter serving as the other producer.
Izuku "Deku" Midoriya, the main character of My Hero Academia (Image via Bones).
The visual attractiveness and variety of Quirks make a live action adaptation of My Hero Academia immediately polarizing.
The My Hero Academia live action could be seen as a response to the rise in popularity of superhero films, particularly with the success of Netflix's One Piece in recent months.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of My Hero Academia, I am thrilled to hear that the live-action project is still in progress and that Joby Harold is officially on board as a producer. His involvement gives me hope that the adaptation will be faithful to the original series while also bringing something new and exciting to the table. I can't wait to see how Harold and his team bring the world of My Hero Academia to life in live-action form.
The news that Kohei Horikoshi, the original series' author, will be co-writing with Harold is also very exciting. This ensures that the adaptation will stay true to the source material and that Horikoshi's unique vision for the series will be preserved. I am confident that Harold and Horikoshi will create a live-action adaptation that will satisfy fans of the original series while also introducing My Hero Academia to a wider audience.
