One of his ideas for aGodzilla vs. Hedorahsequel was conceived in the 2000s.
Though the concept certainly had promise, there were always going to be obstacles blocking it from entering production.
After all, Toho had stopped makingGodzillamovies afterFinal Warsin 2004.
For the budget needed to make his 3DGodzillamovie a reality, Banno would have to look elsewhere.
This led to Thomas Tull of Legendary Pictures becoming involved and investing money in the project.
Ultimately, Banno’s efforts paid off.
Banno’s influence can also be found in the story itself.
According to Banno, he spoke toGodzilladirector Gareth Edwards about some concerns he had regarding the film.
Similar toGodzilla vs. Hedorah, Banno’s 3D movie was meant to have strong environmental themes.
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The Monsterverse is a giant kaiju franchise that began in 2014 with Legendary’s Godzilla starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen. The film was followed up by Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
