Andrew Lloyd Webber Is Turning ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Into an Anime Epic

First got here Masquerade, an immersive production of The Phantom of the Opera. Now Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Actually Helpful Group has introduced a rebrand and a slate of recent franchise expansions for the musical maestro’s universe of tales. Together with… anime?

Deadline reviews that the corporate, now often called LW Leisure, has plans for a  Phantom of the Opera anime, an thought so wild it’s certain to work. And it’s not utterly out of left discipline: Sailor Moon‘s Tuxedo Masks is already so Phantom-coded. (We hope they get Phantom stage icon Ramin Karimloo to voice the 2D Eric.)

Qubic Footage’ Justin Leach (Star Wars: Visions, Leviathan) is overseeing the challenge. In an announcement to Deadline, Leech mentioned, “I’m extremely excited to hitch forces with the gifted group at LW Leisure to deliver The Phantom of the Opera to life by way of anime. This challenge is a uncommon alternative to unite the grandeur of musical theatre with the artistry of Japanese animation—two beloved traditions which have touched audiences around the globe. Our objective is to create a timeless and emotionally resonant expertise that speaks to a world viewers and honors the legacy of this iconic story.”

The anime is only one aspect in, as LW Leisure advised the commerce, “vital, international plans for The Phantom of the Opera over the approaching years throughout reside theater, movie, publishing, music, and plenty of different areas.” If ever a property was suited to the present YA romantasy pattern in publishing, it’s this, so search for a primary collaboration with Penguin Random Home within the type of Our Unusual Duet (“a reimagining of the Gothic love story that can deliver a brand new voice to Christine Daaé, a central a part of the Phantom canon”) subsequent 12 months.

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