With directorRupert Sanders’Ghost in the Shellopening this weekend, a few days ago I sat down withPilou AsbaekandChin Hanto talk about making the film. In our exclusive video interview, they talk about their reaction to the finished film, how a lot was done practically, memorable moments from filming, and more. In addition, Asbaek talks about the challenge of wearing Batou’s eye prosthetics.
If you’re not familiar withGhost in the Shell, Scarlett Johansson stars as The Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out advancements in cyber technology. The film is loaded with an all-star international cast featuringScarlett Johansson,Pilou Asbæk,Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt,Juliette Binoche,Kaori Momoi,Rila Fukushima,Chin Han,Danusia Samal,Lasarus Ratuere,Yutaka Izumihara, andTuwanda Manyimo.
Check out what Pilou Asbaek and Chin Han had to say in the player above and below are some links to my previousGhost in the Shellcoverage and some images.
Here’s the official synopsis forGhost in the Shell:
Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.
