Keanu Reeves to Voice Lead in Stop-Motion Samurai Film 'Hidari'

Keanu Reeves has signed on to lead the voice cast for Masashi Kawamura’s upcoming stop-motion samurai epic 'Hidari,' a feature film expanding on the director's viral proof-of-concept short.

17 May, 09:30 — 17 May, 09:30

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Keanu Reeves' involvement in the stop-motion samurai epic 'Hidari' marks a significant casting for the independent animation project. The film is an expansion of Masashi Kawamura's viral short, which gained considerable attention and millions of views online, indicating a strong pre-existing interest in the concept.

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varietyMostly Factual80d ago

Keanu Reeves to Voice Lead in Stop-Motion Samurai Movie ‘Hidari’

Keanu Reeves is getting into samurai mode. The actor is set to voice the lead in “Hidari,” the stop-motion feature from Masashi Kawamura that he’s expanded from his viral proof-of-concept short film. The action-packed feature takes inspiration from accounts of the life of legendary Edo era craftsman Jingoro Hidari, who will be voiced by Reeves. […]

By Alex Ritman

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual80d ago

Keanu Reeves to Lead Voice Cast of ‘Hidari,’ Japanese Stop-Motion Samurai Epic From Director Masashi Kawamura

The feature expands the director's 2023 viral proof-of-concept short, which has drawn nearly 5 million views on YouTube.

By Patrick Brzeski

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deadlineMostly Factual80d ago

Keanu Reeves To Lead Voice Cast Of Masashi Kawamura’s Edo Era-Set Animation ‘Hidari’

Keanu Reeves has signed up to lead the voice cast in Japanese animation director Masashi Kawamura’s long-awaited feature film extension of his viral stop-motion short Hidari. News of Reeve’s involvement in the project was announced at the Annecy Animation Showcase in Cannes on Sunday morning. The action-packed feature takes inspiration from accounts of the life of […]

By Melanie Goodfellow

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Keanu Reeves to Voice Lead in Stop-Motion Samurai Movie ‘Hidari’

Keanu Reeves To Lead Voice Cast Of Masashi Kawamura’s Edo Era-Set Animation ‘Hidari’

Keanu Reeves to Lead Voice Cast of ‘Hidari,’ Japanese Stop-Motion Samurai Epic From Director Masashi Kawamura

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