Hollywood-produced live-action film version of "Knights of the Zodiac (Saint Seiya)" has completed filming! The main character, Seiya, is played by Kensuke Nitta!

Toei Animation and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisition announced today that filming has been completed on "Knights of the Zodiac," a live-action Hollywood movie version of Masami Kurumada's original "Saint Seiya.

Saint Seiya," based on Masami Kurumada's comic series that began serializing in 1985, has sold more than 35 million copies and has been produced as an animated series and feature film since 1986, creating a large fan base not only in Japan but also in South America, Europe, and other countries around the world. It is a very popular series that has created many fans not only in Japan but also in South America, Europe and other countries around the world.

Part 2 of the series is available from today! Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac," a new series featuring the Golden Saint, is the focus of attention!

Toei Animation and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisition have announced the completion of filming for "Knights of the Zodiac," a live-action Hollywood movie version of Masami Kurumada's original "Saint Seiya.

The live-action Hollywood version of "Knights of the Zodiac," produced by Toei Animation, will star Kensuke Nitta ("Pacific Rim: Uprising"), Madison Iseman ("Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle), Diego Tinoco ("My Block"), Mark Dacascos ("John Wick: Parabellum," "Batman: Soul of Dragon," "HAWAII FIVE-o"), Nick Stahl ("The Last Airbender"), and Nick Stahl ("The Last Airbender"). O"), Nick Stahl ("Fear the Walking Dead," "Animal Kingdom"), Famke Janssen ("GoldenEye," "X-Men"), Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings series, Game of Thrones, Snowpiercer).

From left to right: Nick Stahl, Sean Bean, Madison Iseman, Kensuke Nitta, Diego Tinoco, Famke Janssen, Marc Dacasscos


In "Knights of the Zodiac," the orphaned protagonist Seiya is played by Kensuke Nitta. Seiya continues to search for his sister, who was separated from him when he was a child. When he meets a mysterious woman named Saori (English name: Sienna), he is confronted with his own destiny. The epic action unfolds around the power called "Cosmo" and the ancient Greek armor called the Pegasus Cloth.

The film is directed by Tomek Baginski, executive producer of Netflix's "The Witcher" and "Into the Night," and written by Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken ("10 Cloverfield Lane") will write the script.

Andy Cheng ("Shan Qi: The Legend of the Ten Rings") is the stunt and action coordinator, and the film was shot in Hungary and Croatia, combining the action of Japanese animation with Hollywood action.

Toei will distribute the film in Japan, and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisition will distribute the film outside of China and the Middle East.

Expectations are high for the continuation of this film!

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