Production begins next year
Murmurs of a live-actionPokémonmovie are coming to fruition. The Pokémon Company and Legendary Entertainment have reached a deal for a new film franchise, reportsDeadline, with a movie based aroundDetective Pikachuof all things beginning production next year.
It goes without saying, but:Danny DeVitoas Pikachu? I think the world could use that right now.
There have been what feels like hundreds of animatedPokémonmovies over the years (I distinctly remember stressing on the way to a theater that my friends and I wouldn’t get good seats forPokémon: The First Movie), but live-action? And Detective Pikachu? This is uncharted territory.
With therampant successofGO, you just know The Pokémon Company made serious bank on this.
