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Here's the translated article from
ORICON about Yamazaki Kento's new movie with Tsuchiya Tao.
CREDITS to
yamazakey44 (Hatsu) for the translation
Tao Tsuchiya & Kento Yamazaki pairing in Asadora "Mare", to once again co-star on the live action film adaptation of "Orange"
It was announced on July 20 that Tao Tsuchiya and Kento Yamazaki, who are currently filming in the NHK TV novel series "Mare", will once again co-star for the live action movie adaptation of the popular comic book "Orange" (to premiere on December 12). The broadcasting of Mare will be finished by the end of September, and while the memory of it doesn't linger for long, the two of them will once again be working together in a movie that will be released two months after the end of this drama. "
Tsuchiya and Yamazaki, who will be working in a completely different work made their comments about this upcoming work.
Tsuchiya: When I received the offer from the start, I intuitively thought that maybe Kento-kun will play the role of Kakeru. I'm happy that my guess was really right.
Yamazaki: I really hope that we will be able to convey the important parts of this work while I enjoy working with Tao-chan and all the other cast."
This story is about a high school student who's struggling to change the "present time" after receiving a letter from the future in order to save a very important person to her who *passed away. It expresses a unique youthful story. The main character Naho Takamiya, who decided to change the future of a very important person to her after she received a letter from the future, will be played by Tsuchiya, while Yamazaki will play the role of Kakeru Naruse, the guy whose heart was torn deeply when his mother committed suicide while he was in love with Naho. These 20-year old actors who are popularly known as the "Mare Couple" will once again be working together for the first time in a movie.
t/n: *passed away (according to the letter)
Tsuchiya, who have read this comic when she was in high school, said "It made me feel the deep sadness, the importance of living, and the sparkling life of high school students. This comics is very popular so playing the role of Naho is somewhat intense, but I will do my very best in every moment of our filming with full dedication. I'd be glad if you enjoy the journey of Kakeru and Naho's heart."
Yamazaki also talked about his fascination towards the story, "When I read the comics, some parts of it felt painful. Then the relationship of Naho and Kakeru, as well as the bond they shared with their friends was very wonderful. I have come to love its story as this fantasy story is about receiving a letter from the future."
Other characters in the movie include the very kind soccer player who understands Naho the most, and who also supports Naho's relationship with Kakeru, Hiroto Suwa. And it will be played by Ryo Ryusei. Hirona Yamazaki will play the role of Takako Chino, a sister-like lady who is cool and very dependable.
Dori Sakurada will play the role of Saku Hagita, the mysterious guy who gets bullied often and is aloof. And Kurumi Shimizu will play the role of Azusa Murasaka, the mood maker in their circle of friends. A group of next generation influential young artists gather in this movie.
The young and lively Director Genjiro Hashimoto, who produced the dramas "Suzuki Sensei" (TV Tokyo) and "Sprout" (NTV Channel) will takes the megaphone for his first feature film production. Arisa Kaneko, who produced some popular works like the NHK drama "Hana Moyu",and the movies "Densha Otoko", "Kagehinata ni Saku", "Helter Skelter" etc. is in charge of the screenplay.
The filming for this movie will start on the last week of August until the first week of October.
They setting of this movie will be in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.
The original is set to be completed in the middle of November.
Director Hashimoto said his impressions about Tao Tsuchiya and Kento Yamazaki.
"I see Tsuchiya as a girl who is strong-willed and she is always positive in all her works until now.But in this movie, she will be playing as Naho, a girl who is shy and is afraid of sticking through her intentions. That girl will grow in the story, and I am looking forward to how Tsuchiya will be playing that role with a progress from that character into someone who will gradually have a strong will.
"As for Yamazaki, my impression towards him is that he has a very delicate feeling towards his role preparation.
He also has many acting works until now, and it is surprising how I can see a new side of him every time I watch his different roles.
I think he is amazing for being able to accomplish various different roles casually from exaggerated dramas to fantastic works."
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