As we have reported last time, it was rumored that Zac Efron is said to play the lead role of the planned live-action adaptation of the popular anime film, Akira. Just like the rumored that he will play Light in a Death Note live-action, we learn that it is just a rumor.
According to a recent article from GossipCop, that a representative for the Hughes Brothers, who are attached to direct a live-action adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira, has stated that recent rumors that the rumors that said actor is rumored to be offered the lead role in the film are "not true."
Aside from that, ANN has tried contacting Warner Brothers about a rumor that states that Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight) is said to play the role of a has been offered the role of "the Colenol" (Colonel Shikishima) in the same film. As of press time, Warner Bros. has not yet commented on the said rumor.
So for Akira fans out there, it is safe to say that you can celebrate. I don't mind Morgan Freeman being part of the film since I love him performance in the films that he appeared.