Blazing Samurai

 is an upcoming American animated comedy film. Directed by Chris Bailey and Mark Koetsier with a script by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper, the film stars Ricky Gervais, Michael Cera, Mel Brooks and Samuel L. Jackson.

Synopsis
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Development and Production
On February 5, 2015, Open Road Films acquired the US rights to the Mass Animation's animated film Blazing Samurai scheduling it for an April 14, 2017 release. Chris Bailey and Mark Koetsier were hired to direct the film based on the script by Ed Stone & Nate Hopper. The film would be produced by Rob Minkoff through Cinemation, Yair Landau through Mass Animation, and Susan Purcell. The film was revealed to be inspired by Mel Brooks' classic film Blazing Saddles. GFM Films developed the script and would handle the international sales, it would also finance the film along with Mass Animation through Blazing Productions Ltd, while Sony Pictures Releasing acquired rights to some international countries. Arc Productions would serve as the animation house for the film.

Cast

 * Ricky Gervais - Ika Chu
 * Michael Cera - Hank
 * Samuel L. Jackson - Jimbo
 * Mel Brooks - Shogun
 * George Takei - Ohga
 * Gabriel Iglesias - Chuck
 * Aasif Mandvi - Ichiro
 * Djimon Hounsou - Sumo
 * Michelle Yeoh - Yuki
 * Sandra Tsing Loh - Little Mama
 * Heavenly Joy Jerkins - Emiko
 * Mel B - The Giraffe (cameo)