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While anime fans still look forward to the third season ofOne Punch Man, the beloved manga series may now have a future in theaters. Sony’s Columbia Pictures announced a live-action film way back in 2020 and the progress has been really slow on the project. Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner were initially signed on as writers, but the latest reports suggest thatRick and Mortywriters Dan Harmon and Heather Anne Campbell are rewriting the script.
Fast & Furiousdirector Justin Lee will be the one helming the film. He is expected to bring the high-octane action package to Saitama’s story on the big screen.One-Punch Manbecame one of the best-selling manga series of all time just before the announcement of the film in April 2020.
Sony HiresFast & FuriousDirector AndRick & MortyWriters ForOne Punch Man
One Punch Manlive-action film was announced in April 2020, withAvi Aradand Ari Arad producing the film.Varietyreported thatwriters Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner, who collaborated on the filmsJumanji: The Next LevelandVenom, were set to write the script for the film. According to sources, Sony was highly interested in the project since it meant a new popular IP to add to their pipeline.
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In 2022,Deadlinereported thatJustin Linhad joined the project as the director. At the time, Lin had just exited fromFast Xdue to creative differences. Lin directed five films in the billion-dollarFast & Furiousfranchise, starting with the now fan-favorite filmTokyo Drift. Fans were excited about Lin’s addition to theOne Punch Manproject since the film could use an experienced action film director.
In April 2024, while reporting Lin’s involvement in Amazon’s crime thriller filmStakehorse,THRmentioned that Lin’sOne Punch Manproject was currently undergoing rewrites. It was reported that Sony hiredRick and MortywritersDan Harmonand Heather Anne Campbell to do the rewrites.
For those not familiar, Harmon’sRick and Mortyis one of the top-rated animated comedies on television. Harmon also worked as writer-producer on the sitcomCommunity. Campbell is also no stranger to comedy as she had worked on projects likeWhose Line Is It AnywayandThe Eric Andre Show. Campbell began writingRick and Mortyfrom its sixth season onwards.
Sony Is Yet To Make Some Major Announcements RegardingOne Punch ManIncluding Casting
Sony took up the film adaptation after the manga became one of the most popular outside Japan.One-Punch Manwas created as a webcomic by Japanese artist ONE. The viral webcomic was then published on Shueisha’sTonari no Young Jump Nextwith illustrations from the original artist as well as Yusuke Murata. It sold more than 30 million copies worldwide by April 2020.
The popularity of the series has led to acritically acclaimed TV animethat aired for two seasons on Toonami. The franchise also launched a video and mobile game of the same name. As for the storyline, Saitama aka One Punch Man, as the name suggests, defeats his enemies with a single punch. He quickly gets bored of his superpower and wants to find an opponent who can challenge his abilities.
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Sony has yet to announce the casting of the series and fans look forward to seeing which Hollywood actor will take on the role of a bald Saitama.One-Punch ManSeasons 1 & 2 are now available for streaming on Hulu.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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