Okay, so the live-action Hollywood Akira movie has been green-lit. That means that actors are being offered roles.

Two roles that have already been offered: Gary Oldman as the Colonel and Helena Bonham-Carter as Lady Miyako (the fat cult lady who pops up in the street occasionally in the film).

Gotta admit, I can't think of better casting for those two roles.

Garrett Hedlund (Sam in Tron: Legacy) is apparently in talks to play Kaneda, a role that should fit him well.

Folks, this might actually work.

Source: The Press Association on Google