Ghost of Tsushima film with Japanese cast in Japanese language? – News

In March last year, we reported on Sony’s plans for the open-world action title that was very successful on the PS4/PS5 Ghost of Tsushima by Sucker Punch, as a major Hollywood film production to want to bring to the cinemas. Well were in an interview with director and producer Chad Stahelski on the Entertainment website colliders revealed some unusual plans for the realization of the film.

Stahelski, who began his career as a judoka and kickboxer, found his feet in Hollywood in the ’90s as a stuntman and action double. Later he was able to use his talent as a stunt choreographer and second unit director in blood sport 2 and matrix demonstrate. Stahelski became really well-known through his directing work in the John Wick-movies with Keanu Reeves, where he was able to film an action choreography that was as modern as it was intense. The American is also considered a “samurai fetishist” and a big manga and anime fan.

In an interview with Steve Weintraub From Collider he revealed what fascinates him so much about Ghost of Tsushima and what unorthodox plans he has for the cinematic implementation. He was enthusiastic about the Far Eastern historical material, which contains light fantasy elements and, with the protagonist Jin Sakai, embarks on the adventurous path of the character with all the twists and changes in a very story-driven manner.

In order to adequately implement this essence of the template, Stahelski is planning a completely Japanese or Mongolian cast in the appropriate Japanese and Mongolian language. It’s very unusual for a blockbuster Hollywood production, the director said, and still risky, but he’s confident that US audiences will follow highly successful Asian productions such as parasites or Squid Game, films with foreign sound tracks and English subtitles are increasingly accepted. Sony would have already given him backing for his project.

For the atmosphere, the authentic historical background and that of Akira Kurosawahis great role model, to convey the inspired dramaturgy and visual power of Ghost of Tsushima unadulterated, this unusual approach is essential, says Stahelski, even if it is difficult to get a 100 to 200 million dollar budget approved for it.

However, we will have to wait a while for the cinematic implementation, in whatever form, as there are currently no dates for the casting nor for the start of shooting, let alone for a theatrical release. Stahelski is also currently in the production of John Wick 4 integrated. Furthermore John Wick 5 officially announced and a reissue of highlanders should also be implemented by him.