Alita: Battle Angel 2 Actor Just Made Fans Unbearably Excited

Director Robert Rodriguez and co-writer/producer James Cameron have been steadfast in their commitment to bringing Alita: Battle Angel 2 to the big screen. Despite the first film receiving mixed reviews and achieving only modest success at the box office, the passionate fan following and the creative team’s determination have kept the sequel dream alive.

The 2019 Alita: Battle Angel film is set in the 26th century, when Earth has been devastated by The Fall. Expert cyberneticist Doctor Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz) discovers the remains of a cyborg in a scrap yard. He rebuilds and names her Alita. As Alita (Rosa Salazar) explores her past and the dangerous Iron City, she becomes entangled in the conflicts between the ruling Zalem and the oppressed.The film ends with a cliffhanger, teasing the possibility of Alita: Battle Angel 2. Jeff Fahey’s portrayal of McTeague in the original film marked the fourth collaboration between the actor and Robert Rodriguez. Their history includes projects such as Planet Terror, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, and the recently released Hypnotic.

While McTeague had a brief appearance in the first installment, his return in Alita: Battle Angel 2 could offer a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into the character’s story and motivations. The original movie only scratched the surface of Alita’s life as a hunter-warrior, and Fahey’s character could provide a richer exploration of the bounty hunter world.His dynamic with Lana Condor’s Koyomi could also add a compelling layer to the story. Moreover, the potential return of familiar faces from Rodriguez’s previous projects, such as Danny Trejo or Antonio Banderas, could further enhance the appeal of Alita: Battle Angel 2. Whatever the case, the future looks promising for fans eagerly awaiting the continuation of Alita’s saga.

Alita: Battle Angel began as a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yukito Kishiro. The manga, also known as “Gunnm” in Japan, was originally serialized in Shueisha’s Business Jump magazine from 1990 to 1995. Like the potential Alita: Battle Angel 2, the story is set in a post-apocalyptic future and follows Alita – a cyborg with no memory of her past.After being rebuilt by Doctor Dyson Ido, who named Alita after his deceased daughter, the cyborg explores her new life in the Scrapyard. She soon becomes involved in the brutal sport of Motorball, a popular gladiatorial competition. Over time, she uncovers fragments of her forgotten past and discovers she has a powerful and deadly fighting ability.

Alita’s journey is marked by her quest for self-discovery, battling adversaries, and navigating the complex and dangerous world around her. The manga explores themes of identity, the nature of humanity, and the consequences of advanced technology. The story has captivated readers over the years, leading to the creation of the 2019 film and talks of Alita: Battle Angel 2. The manga has been into nine tankobon volumes and inspired an anime adaptation.