When fans last heard news of Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop series, many were dismayed to hear that production had been suspended in October of 2019 following an on-set injury to the film’s lead, John Cho (Star Trek: Beyond), but during a recent press tour for his recently released remake of The Grudge, Cho opened up in the interim about his role as Spike Spiegel and the production of the show.
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Speaking with IGN about his role as Spiegel, Cho noted that he “did not communicate” with original series director Shinichirō Watanabe regarding his portrayal of the iconic bounty hunter, but assured IGN that he kept the tone of the original anime in the forefront of his...
