Netflix's DEATH NOTE Adaptation Begins Filming

Not long after Netflix announced they would be creating an adaptation of the popular Japanese manga/anime Death Note, we receive news from Bloody Disgusting that principal photography has begun on set.

The American adaptation will certainly be a departure from previous films and entries as the cast will have Nat Wolff (Paper Towns) portraying the formerly Japanese Light Yagami (now Light Turner) and Keith Stanfeld (Dope, Straight Outta Compton) as L. I'm sure much like the Ghost in The Shell controversy, we will hear about Netflix opting not to go with Japanese actors for the role, but here's the difference.

The Japanese already have their live action Death Note films...and they suck. That's really all there is to say to anyone who has a problem with it. If you don't like the new cast, go watch the bad one.

For what it's worth, this new film is going to be a strict interpretation of the manga, which will be cool for me as I heard the television series was a bit different in some areas. Honestly, I'm just excited at the prospect of a GOOD Death Note live action film. What about you?