Altered Carbon

[Dr Lee]

I did hear some stuff about that just before the show was released...can't remember what was said now tho.

 

[ironman_rick]

watched the 1st episode and was bored...... couldn't bring myself to watch other episodes.

Does it get better ?

 

[_Superman_]

watched the 1st episode and was bored...... couldn't bring myself to watch other episodes.

Does it get better ?

yes

 

[Deck Rickard]

I think the fact that the producers came out and addressed the "whitewashing" issue kind of quieted any backlash over that. And like you said, that's how it was in the book.

 

[KevTravels]

I think the fact that the producers came out and addressed the "whitewashing" issue kind of quieted any backlash over that. And like you said, that's how it was in the book.

when did they do that?

 

[Deck Rickard]

There was an interview where they talked about how Kovacs always chooses Asian sleeves when it's his choice, but because it was upper crust slimeballs who revived him this time, they picked a white sleeve.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

For those interested this is my podcast's spoiler review discussion on Altered Carbon.

http://www.tobecontinuedafanboypodcast.com/blog/

 

[James.B]

‘Altered Carbon’ Renewed For Season 2, Anthony Mackie Succeeds Joel Kinnaman As Takeshi Kovacs On Netflix Series
https://deadline.com/2018/07/altered-carbon-renewed-season-2-anthony-mackie-cast-replaces-joel-kinnaman-takeshi-kovacs-netflix-series-1202434841/

Anthony Mackie (Captain America, Detroit) has been cast as the lead Takeshi Kovacs, a role originated by Joel Kinnaman in Season 1. Behind the scenes, Alison Schapker is joining the series as executive producer and will serve as co-showrunner alongside creator/executive producer Laeta Kalogridis who was showrunner on Season 1 of the Skydance TV series.

The recasting of the Takeshi Kovacs role was expected. In the world of Altered Carbon, which is based on the science fiction novels by Richard K. Morgan, the journey of Takeshi Kovacs spans hundreds of years, many different bodies, and planets.

Because of the structure of the books, each taking place in a different time frame at a different location, Kinnaman, as well as the majority of the cast, had one-year deals. Kinnaman already has booked his next series, Amazon’s Hanna.

Mackie will be the new embodiment of Kovacs, as the series continues to delve into the themes of identity, mortality, and the human soul across longer periods of times and different worlds throughout the universe.

 

[Deck Rickard]

Awesome; glad it’s been renewed and Mackie is a great addition. Though it’s a bit disappointing tht they still didn’t cast an Asian actor in the lead, given that Asian male actors are greatly underrepresented in films outside of Asia. Especially since Will Yun Lee’s Kovacs was arguably the best part of the first season. I liked Kinnaman too though and I hope he shows up for at least an episode or two as Ryker.

 

[_Superman_]

Glad to hear this has been renewd.

 

[#root]

I saw the first episode and nothing really grabbed my interest. It seemed a little generic and there were loads of cliches IMO. Mackie's addition makes me want to give it another shot now.

 

[Lencho01]

Cool.

 

[Teelie]

Awesome; glad it’s been renewed and Mackie is a great addition. Though it’s a bit disappointing tht they still didn’t cast an Asian actor in the lead, given that Asian male actors are greatly underrepresented in films outside of Asia. Especially since Will Yun Lee’s Kovacs was arguably the best part of the first season. I liked Kinnaman too though and I hope he shows up for at least an episode or two as Ryker.

I'm glad they are going forward with it too though I also see why (even if I don't agree) they might have gone with Mackie instead to avoid another asian actor. They will almost certainly be using Will Yun Lee in flashbacks again and wanted someone different to play the role that was distinct from him.

I also like they are right off the bat choosing a completely different actor from Kinnaman as it lets him be a Bond type in he literally can be anyone without any question as to why he looks different. He doesn't even have to be a male sleeve in future seasons if they choose to.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

I was groggy and just woke up when my buddy texted me Mackie's casting. I was so groggy when I read his name my mind went to Anthony Anderson of BLACKISH.

"Well... That's not what I was expecting at all" I told my friend. We were about ten minutes deep into talking about the casting when he caught on that I totally had the wrong guy in mind. "You keep saying he'll have to get in shape... You know we are talking about Falcon, right?"

 

[Thome216]

I liked this show. There was far too much sex/nudity, but the women looked great so I could get past it. Glad to hear it's getting a 2nd, but I wonder why they're not staying with Will Yun Lee. I thought he would be center seeing as that's how the show ended.

 

[chamber-music]

Cool to see Mackie in a lead role.

Will Yun Lee is probably going to be pretty busy filming The Good Doctor but I imagine he should be available to film some flash back stuff. Both shows film in Canada

 

[Flash525]

I guess Falcon dies in Avengers 4 then.

 

[Deck Rickard]

I'm glad they are going forward with it too though I also see why (even if I don't agree) they might have gone with Mackie instead to avoid another asian actor. They will almost certainly be using Will Yun Lee in flashbacks again and wanted someone different to play the role that was distinct from him.

I also like they are right off the bat choosing a completely different actor from Kinnaman as it lets him be a Bond type in he literally can be anyone without any question as to why he looks different. He doesn't even have to be a male sleeve in future seasons if they choose to.

I mean, I can see what you mean there but let's be honest... if this was a show where the main character, in his original incarnation was white, they probably wouldn't bat an eye about casting another white actor as his second self. Plus, as I understand it, in the books, Kovacs requests Asian sleeves.

All that aside though, Mackie should do well and it will be interesting to see what they do in season 2. It would be really interesting to have Kovacs in a female body in a future season; I think in the first episode they scrolled through previous sleeves and at least one was female.

 

[gohei_]

I was hoping he would return to the Byron Mann sleeve, but whatever man, it's cool.

 

[2kt09]

Haven't read the source, yet somehow I found out that they're doing a time jump and a "black" sleeve because source material.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

I liked this show. There was far too much sex/nudity, but the women looked great so I could get past it. Glad to hear it's getting a 2nd, but I wonder why they're not staying with Will Yun Lee. I thought he would be center seeing as that's how the show ended.

Actually if you recall we didn't see what sleeve Kovacs left with, just that he returned Ryker's sleeve to him.

 

[Wyrminarrd]

In book two he wears a black sleeve, so this casting is fairly close to accurate. If I remember correctly the actual discription is african-caribbean.

 

[KevTravels]

"Cut the check"

Mackie is gonna kill it. Can't wait. I enjoyed season 1, but felt it dragged. Mackie's casting for sure will have me coming back.

I guess he's doing this than that Johnnie Cochran biopic "Signal Hill" and then whatever next Avengers film they have.

 

[Lencho01]

Netflix Unveils ‘Pacific Rim’, ‘Altered Carbon’ & More In New Lineup Of Anime Originals

Set in the same universe as the Netflix-live-action sci-fi series — which is currently in production — Altered Carbon will explore new elements of the story mythology. The series comes from the animation studio, Anima and will be written by Dai Sato (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo) and Tsukasa Kondo.

 

[Sithborg]

Yeah, Dai Sato has my attention.