Some celebrity gossip is grabbing the attention of anime/manga followers this weekend. Back in 2012, The Cyzo Women's Blog (Cyzo Daily News recently nailed the Fullmetal Alchemist plans) reported that Jun Matsumoto was in line to lead a live-action adaptation of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - Stardust Crusaders. This week, they're saying that rumors are that the project is back, planned for 2018 with Kento Yamazaki (Orange, Wolf Girl and Black Prince, the new Death Note TV drama) as the new candidate for Jotaro Kujo.

Cyzo's source says that various troubles brought the previous attempts to a stand still, but, this time, concrete plans for a production are being developed, and barring obstacles from top executives, the adaptation looks likely to happen.

The sources also explain that because Jojo's Part III lacks female characters and is heavily comprised of battles, they're making to sure to cast attractive male leads who will appeal, and keeping an eye on the fan reaction.

The subject of another live-action project commiserates the latest fanart from brilliant mimic dragongarowLEE

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.