Variety is picking up on a story circulating in Japan that originated from local magazine Josei Jishin that says actor/director Kitano Takeshi will be making a samurai film, titled “Neck,” for his next filmmaking effort. The film is expected to be his final directorial effort and is based on his novel “Kubi” published in 2019.
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“Neck” is said to be inspired by Akira Kurosawa‘s “Seven Samurai” and should be less in the arena of anime-inspired samurai features, something that has become trendy in Japanese cinema.
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“Neck” is said to be inspired by Akira Kurosawa‘s “Seven Samurai” and should be less in the arena of anime-inspired samurai features, something that has become trendy in Japanese cinema.
Continue reading Kitano Takeshi Sets Samurai Movie ‘Neck’ As Final Directorial Effort With Ken Watanabe at The Playlist.
- 2/9/2021
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Kitano Takeshi, the 74-year-old icon of Japanese gangster films and TV comedy, has set “Kubi” (Neck) as his next film — and possibly the last movie that he will direct.
The film is a period actioner based on Kitano’s 2019 novel of the same title, published by Kadokawa, according to local magazine Josei Jishin, which reported the news as an unconfirmed exclusive. Kitano’s agency had no comment. However, the story is being widely disseminated by Japanese media.
Shooting is supposed to start in May with Ken Watanabe reportedly signed to star. Kitano will be working with a new staff minus the participation of long-time producer Mori Masayuki .
Kitano’s most recent film as director is the 2017 “Outrage Coda,” which finished with $15 million in Japan. His biggest career hit, however, was “Zatoichi,” Kitano’s take on the iconic period action series about a blind swordsman that earned $27 million in 2003. One inspiration...
The film is a period actioner based on Kitano’s 2019 novel of the same title, published by Kadokawa, according to local magazine Josei Jishin, which reported the news as an unconfirmed exclusive. Kitano’s agency had no comment. However, the story is being widely disseminated by Japanese media.
Shooting is supposed to start in May with Ken Watanabe reportedly signed to star. Kitano will be working with a new staff minus the participation of long-time producer Mori Masayuki .
Kitano’s most recent film as director is the 2017 “Outrage Coda,” which finished with $15 million in Japan. His biggest career hit, however, was “Zatoichi,” Kitano’s take on the iconic period action series about a blind swordsman that earned $27 million in 2003. One inspiration...
- 2/9/2021
- by Mark Schilling
- Variety Film + TV
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