“Rashomon” Japanese Theatrical Poster
Steven Spielberg is developing a TV series version of Akira Kurosawa’s 1950 classic, Rashomon. The 88-minute film will be reimagined and remade as a ten-episode TV series (via EO).
Kurosawa’s original, which was based on the 1922 short story In a Grove, by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, revolved around the rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband, which are recalled from the perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai’s ghost and a woodcutter.
Currently, there are no stars or directors attached, nor is there a TV channel or streaming service contracted to run the series. As always, we’ll keep you you updated as we learn more.
