Netflix has released an official trailer for Death Note, a live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga of the same name being directed by Adam Wingard (The Guest, Blair Witch, and the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong).
The movie stars Nat Wolff, Margaret Qualley, Lakeith Stanfield, Paul Nakauchi, Shea Whigham, and Willem Dafoe as the voice of Ryuk.
Continue below for a brief description of Death Note, and to check out the trailer as well as a bonus filmmaker featurette video with those who made the movie talking about it, including Wingard, the cast, and even an appearance from Heroes star Masi Oka, who’s a producer on the project.
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Death Note is set to arrive on Netflix on August 25th.
Trailer
Intoxicated by the power of a supernatural notebook, a young man begins killing those he deems unworthy of life. Based on the famous Japanese manga. Streaming on Netflix August 25.
What do you know about Death Note? Check out the inspiration behind Director Adam Wingard’s twisted adaptation. Death Note streams on Netflix August 25.
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I really, really want to see this. Just not sure how well it will go over with the Death Note fanbase. Just from the trailers the mystery that is suppose to surround L does not look right with just a neckgator over his mouth. Hoping this will be a good one.
Comment by Nik — June 29, 2017 @ 6:10 pm