Word has spread quickly on the internet that confirms a new film in the Mad Max series in under development. Why is this newsworthy? Because it will be an animated film! In fact, the news was confirmed by George Miller, the writer/director of the previous three films.
The film will be an R-rated, stereoscopic anime with a planned theatrical release. While speaking with MTV News, Miller said “I’ve always loved anime, in particular the Japanese sensibility. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”
Miller continued, explaining how he hopes to draw in a western audience that isn’t usually an anime fan: “The anime is an opportunity for me to shift a little bit about what anime is doing because anime is ripe for an adjustment or sea change. It’s coming in games and I believe it’s the same in anime. There’s going to be a hybrid anime where it shifts more towards Western sensibilities.”
And if that wasn’t enough, Miller also confirmed that a Mad Max videogame is also under development, with ‘God of War II’ designer Cory Barlog at the helm of the project.
The only downside to this great piece of news is that Mel Gibson will not be involved in either project.
