Alita: the battle angel has recently been adapted into a film. This one is a famous manga that has captured the hearts of almost all manga followers beyond Japan. In this text, we are going to find out, who is the villain in the movie Alita?
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that in 2016, Christoph Waltz was negotiating to land the role of Dr. Dyson Ido. The latter is Daisakue Ido in the manga. Jackie Earle Haley was cast as a cyborg antagonist.
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Mahershala Ali is in negotiations to join the cast of Alita: Battle Angel, while he is currently living a hard life in the series Luke Cage on Netflix. This actor is also seen in the movie Treme and House of Cards. According to revelations from The Hollywood Reporter, Ali will play the villainous Vector in the manga. The latter is an organ trafficker and responsible for the death of Yugo, the heroine's companion.
Speaking of the movie's cast of villains. The heroine will have to face 3 enemies including:
- Zapan: who will be interpreted by Ed Skrein;
- Desty Nova the Mad Scientist: who will be played by Jackie Earle Harley;
- As well as Vector.
This project has been worked on for 10 years, to carry it out, James Cameron did not fail to leave the hand to Rodriguez. For information, the film was directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron. For your information, it was released in cinemas in August 2018. Indeed, Ed Skrein, the villain of Deadpool is subscribed to villain roles.
In the film, Zapan is a cruel and seasoned bounty hunter. He was then disfigured by the heroine. Then, mad scientist Desty Nova collects the cyborg's brain and transforms it into a giant monster that wields immense powers.
Rosa Salazar will play the role of Alita
The movie Alita: Battle Angel tells the story of a young cyborg woman and bounty hunter. She evolves in a post-apocalyptic and violent world. Dr. Dyson Ido brought her back to life and discovers a whole unparalleled power in the young girl. Indeed, Christoph Waltz has literally abandoned the villain costume in this adaptation.
It is then the actress Rosa Salazar who embodies the role of Alita in the film. However, her appearance was changed so that she could look like a manga heroine. Despite the actress' impressive expressions, fans noticed Rosa's huge eyes. If you're wondering that, too, the actress has been transformed to look more like the manga.
