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Release and promotion of Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo

Overview

The suspense action film ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’, directed by Takashi Miike, has moved toward its release. Prior to the film's debut, singer Ado released the digital single ‘Raven Sky’, which serves as the movie's theme song. Distributed by NEON, the film is scheduled for release in Japan on October 23. Set in Tokyo's Kabukicho, the plot follows Shun Oguri’s character as he navigates the city's criminal underworld while managing personal struggles and investigations. The international cast includes Lily James as an FBI agent and WWE star Liv Morgan, who portrays Megan Lovejoy, the daughter of a missing U.S. presidential candidate.

Following the film's scheduled release, actor Shotaro Mamiya has discussed his role as Ishizuka in the production. Mamiya described the filming process under Miike as spontaneous and fluid, and offered praise for co-star Shun Oguri. After its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film has been selected for several international festivals, including Sitges, Stockholm, and Lisbon.

During a promotional event in Tokyo, Shun Oguri expressed excitement regarding the film’s global reach, as it is scheduled for release in 17 countries. The event featured director Miike, producer Sam Pressman, and co-stars Shotaro Mamiya, Shuhei Nomura, Nanase Nishino, and Yuka Mukaishi. In a Q&A session, Oguri noted that his approach to work has changed since becoming a parent, stating he ‘no longer brings work home.’

Entities

Shun Oguri · Takashi Miike · Shotaro Mamiya · NEON · Lily James

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Shun Oguri stars in Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo

    Actor Shun Oguri and director Takashi Miike promoted the film ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ in Tokyo, noting its upcoming release in 17 countries.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo film features Shun Oguri and Liv Morgan

    Directed by Takashi Miike, ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ stars Shun Oguri and Lily James. The film follows a corrupt detective in Kabukicho and is set for a Japanese release on October 23.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Ado releases theme song for Shun Oguri film Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo

    Ado has released “Raven Sky,” the theme song for the upcoming Takashi Miike film “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,” starring Shun Oguri and Lily James.

Sources

cdjournal.com · cinemacafe.net · cinematoday.jp · getnews.jp · hollywoodreporter.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · rensai.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · thefirsttimes.jp

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