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 In point of fact Helpful Staff has introduced a rebrand and a slate of fresh franchise expansions for the musical maestro’s universe of reports. Together with… anime?

Deadline studies that the corporate, now referred to as LW Leisure, has plans for a  Phantom of the Opera anime, an concept so wild it’s certain to paintings. And it’s now not totally out of left garden: Sailor Moon‘s Tuxedo Mask is already so Phantom-coded. (We hope they get Phantom stage icon Ramin Karimloo to voice the 2D Eric.)

Qubic Pictures’ Justin Leach (Big name Wars: Sights, Leviathan) is overseeing the mission. In a remark to Cut-off date, Leech stated, “I’m incredibly excited to join forces with the talented team at LW Entertainment to bring The Phantom of the Opera to life through anime. This project is a rare opportunity to unite the grandeur of musical theatre with the artistry of Japanese animation—two beloved traditions that have touched audiences around the world. Our goal is to create a timeless and emotionally resonant experience that speaks to a global audience and honors the legacy of this iconic story.”

The anime is only one part in, as LW Leisure advised the business, “significant, global plans for The Phantom of the Opera over the coming years across live theater, film, publishing, music, and many other areas.” If ever a feature was once suited to the wave YA romantasy pattern in publishing, it’s this, so search for a primary collaboration with Penguin Random Space within the mode of Our Unusual Duet (“a reimagining of the Gothic love story that will bring a new voice to Christine Daaé, a central part of the Phantom canon”) then week.

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