A live-action adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga and anime, Akira, has been in the works at Warner Bros. for quite some time, since around 2002. The project has gone through numerous fits and starts since then. Though plans to adapt the property as one or two films have fallen through, a new report suggests a trilogy may be in the works. Christopher Nolan is rumored to be involved with the project, perhaps now Akira has a chance of getting off the ground.

Den of Geeks reports that Warner Bros. is still planning on moving forward with their Akira adaptation, and will now build it out as a trilogy. Yes, Nolan was reported as directing a new film for Warner Bros with a planned release date of July 21, 2017, but Den of Geek is quick to point out that he won’t be sitting in the director’s chair for Akira. Instead, it seems Nolan has met with an unnamed director within the past few months to talk about the project.

Netflix’s Daredevil screenwriter Marco J. Ramirez is writing the latest draft of the adaptation. We also know that Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way is producing. Unfortunately, that’s about it. No cast has been confirmed though many actors have auditioned for roles over the years.

All I know is, Akira is an awesome anime, let’s hope they do it justice. I mean , they have had almost 15 years.