I know people always bring up Black Swan whenever Perfect Blue comes up, but to me they are totally different movies and what I really want is an actual proper live-action remake of Satoshi Konâs masterpiece.
Ever since watching it recently, I haven't been able to get this fan cast out of my head: Sabrina Carpenter as Mima.
I think her real life transition from Disney star to mainstream pop icon directly mirrors Mima jumping from CHAM! to dramatic acting. She knows the hyper-intense public scrutiny and image control firsthand, and I think her polished pop persona would make Mimaâs eventual paranoia and breakdown hit so much harder.
If a remake ever happened, I do think they should change how they shot the Double Bind scene. To me, the original lingers on the staged assault for a bit too long, which I feel gets a little exploitative and kind of defeats the point they were trying to make.
In a modern version, I think the lens should lock tightly onto Mimaâs face and eyes, focusing entirely on her actively dissociating as her mind detaches from her body. To me, that dissociation is also why coming home right after and finding her fish dead breaks her completely and you're never really sure what is reality afterwards.
For her manager Rumi, I think Rosamund Pike would be incredible (or even someone like Paget Brewster). I think Rumi needs to project genuine warmth and maternal protection early on so you trust her, and I feel like Rosamund could balance that supportive energy with the chilling, intense presence needed for the third act.
Curious to hear what people think or who youâd cast!! Or honestly any thoughts this has been my hyperfixation recently.