Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu release date set for May 10, 2019

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May 10, 2019, has been pegged by Universal Pictures the release date for Legendary Entertainment’s Detective Pikachu. The first live-action film based on the popular Pokémon franchise is starring Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies). Rob Letterman is directing.  Universal Pictures is handling all distribution outside of Japan … Continue reading Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu release date set for May 10, 2019

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds confirmed as actor behind Pikachu in the Detective Pikachu movie

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Ryan Reynolds has signed on to star in Legendary’s live-action Pokemon movie, titled Detective Pikachu. The Deadpool star joins Justice Smith, who will be seen in the upcoming Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Big Little Lies actress Kathryn Newton. The upcoming film's story is kicked into gear when Smith's character's father is kidnapped, forcing the … Continue reading Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds confirmed as actor behind Pikachu in the Detective Pikachu movie

Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu stars Kathryn Newton as Lucy

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Kathryn Newton has nabbed the female lead for Legendary’s live-action movie adaptation of Pokémon, which is titled Detective Pikachu. Her role will be that of Lucy, a sassy journalist who goes on an adventure with a boy, played by Justice Smith, and Pikachu, who will be a motion-capture creation for the movie. In the Pokémon … Continue reading Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu stars Kathryn Newton as Lucy

Detective Pikachu lead role given to Get Down star Justice Smith

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Justice Smith has been confirmed to star in the first-ever live-action Pokémon film titled Detective Pikachu. Smith is known for his work in the Netflix musical drama series The Get Down. Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson were previously rumored to be among Legendary Pictures’ top choices to voice the titular character in Detective … Continue reading Detective Pikachu lead role given to Get Down star Justice Smith

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson rumored as voice actors for Detective Pikachu

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According to That Hashtag Show, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson are all allegedly among Legendary Pictures’ top choices to voice the titular character in Detective Pikachu. However, none of the actors have apparently taken any meetings yet about the role. Set to start filming in London early next year, the upcoming … Continue reading Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson rumored as voice actors for Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu officially starts filming in London early next year, January 2018

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Legendary Pictures’ Detective Pikachu, a new live-action film based on the popular Pokémon franchise, is set to begin filming in London starting January 2018. Goosebumps director Rob Letterman is heading the project, working from a script written by Nicole Perlman (Captain Marvel) and Alex Hirsch (Gravity Falls). No casting announcements have yet been made public, … Continue reading Detective Pikachu officially starts filming in London early next year, January 2018

Detective Pikachu movie to be directed by Goosebumps director Rob Letterman

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The forthcoming Detective Pikachu movie will be directed Rob Letterman, whose credits include Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens and Shark Tale. The upcoming live-action film will be distributed by Universal Pictures outside Japan, while Toho will handle distribution in Japan. Not much is known about the movie's plot, other than the fact that it covers a … Continue reading Detective Pikachu movie to be directed by Goosebumps director Rob Letterman