Jin Akanishi clinches Hollywood movie role
Another written report for Jin's 47 Ronin
Johnny’s talent Jin Akanishi will be Keanu Reeves’ best friend on screen in the upcoming Hollywood movie “47RONIN“, reports Sponichi Annex and Cinema Cafe.net on April 14.
The well-known Japanese story takes place in the 18th century where a group of samurai avenge their leader’s honor by plotting to kill the man responsible for their master’s ritual suicide. Reeves will play the main character, and Akanishi will play his best friend. Other Japanese cast members include Ko Shibasaki, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, and Rinko Kikuchi.
It has been reported Akanishi auditioned for the role and impressed casting directors with his English and confidence in taking on the film’s action sequences.
“The theme in 47RONIN is one which is important to all Japanese people and now it’s going to be a huge Hollywood film. I’m very excited to be involved with this project, and it’s going to be in 3D. I feel fulfilled knowing that I get to work on a worldwide project with amazing actors like Keanu. I want to keep my own mentality intact, move forward without changing who I am, and be able to work in a world with no borders with music and acting,” Akanishi said.
Shooting for “47RONIN” began in March, and is currently being filmed in Hungary. Scenes are also scheduled to be shot in London and Japan.
The film will be released in Japan in December 2012.
Source: Sponichi Annex and Cinema Cafe.net
Credit: Momoedgewood
Johnny’s talent Jin Akanishi will be Keanu Reeves’ best friend on screen in the upcoming Hollywood movie “47RONIN“, reports Sponichi Annex and Cinema Cafe.net on April 14.
The well-known Japanese story takes place in the 18th century where a group of samurai avenge their leader’s honor by plotting to kill the man responsible for their master’s ritual suicide. Reeves will play the main character, and Akanishi will play his best friend. Other Japanese cast members include Ko Shibasaki, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, and Rinko Kikuchi.
It has been reported Akanishi auditioned for the role and impressed casting directors with his English and confidence in taking on the film’s action sequences.
“The theme in 47RONIN is one which is important to all Japanese people and now it’s going to be a huge Hollywood film. I’m very excited to be involved with this project, and it’s going to be in 3D. I feel fulfilled knowing that I get to work on a worldwide project with amazing actors like Keanu. I want to keep my own mentality intact, move forward without changing who I am, and be able to work in a world with no borders with music and acting,” Akanishi said.
Shooting for “47RONIN” began in March, and is currently being filmed in Hungary. Scenes are also scheduled to be shot in London and Japan.
The film will be released in Japan in December 2012.
Source: Sponichi Annex and Cinema Cafe.net
Credit: Momoedgewood