Variety is reporting that Shin Godzilla co-directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi are set to reunite for Shin Ultraman, a live-action feature based upon the classic Japanese TV series.
“A baton has been entrusted to me that has been shining ever since I was small child,” said Higuchi. “I will solemnly strive to fulfill my responsibility to pass on that heavy, radiant baton created by my seniors.”
Ultraman launched in 1966 and follows the high-tech police force Science Patrol and its giant hero Ultraman, who protect Earth from giant monsters and invading aliens.
Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions announced back in December of last year that it intended to relaunch the character across multiple platforms.
Shin Ultraman, which will star Masami Nagasawa, Hidetoshi Nishijima and Takumi Saito, has been slated for release in 2021, with Tsuburaya producing alongside Toho and Anno’s Studio Khara.
Originally published August 5, 2019. Updated August 4, 2019.
