With directorRupert Sanders’Ghost in the Shellnow in theaters, I sat down withJuliette Binochea few days ago to talk about making the film. In our exclusive video interview, she discussed why she first said know when she was approached with the film and why she changed her mind, if she prepared for the role by watching the original anime, the incredible visuals and world that Rupert Sander’s created, and more.
If you’re not familiar withGhost in the Shell,Scarlett Johanssonstars 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 featuringPilou Asbæk,Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt,Juliette Binoche,Kaori Momoi,Rila Fukushima,Chin Han,Danusia Samal,Lasarus Ratuere,Yutaka Izumihara, andTuwanda Manyimo.
Check out whatJuliette Binochehad 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.
