Summary
A recent report from a credible insider suggests thatShogunstar Hiroyuki Sanada could land a role in the live-actionGhost of Tsushimafilm. Though it’s, of course, best to take leaks and rumors like this with a grain of salt, the prospect of actors from FX’s critically-acclaimed historical drama portraying characters from Sucker Punch’s hit samurai game may excite many fans of both franchises. Additionally, such a collaboration could be a promising indication of the upcomingGhost of Tsushimamovie’s quality, at least in terms of casting choice.
In order to broaden the reach of PlayStation’s many first-party IPs, Sony has lately been doubling down on making movies and TV shows based off of its hit video game franchises. Following on the heels of popular film adaptations likeUnchartedandGran Turismo, 2020’sGhost of Tsushimais next in line to get the big screen treatment. This news was first revealed in 2021, when Sony announced that Sucker Punch’s beloved open-world samurai game would receive a live-action film adaptation helmed byJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski. Though PlayStation hasn’t shared manyupdates about theGhost of Tsushimamoviesince its announcement, some recent rumors have circulated about the status of the project, one of which is especially tantalizingfor fans of FX’sShogun.
In a post they recently made on their Patreon account, insider DanielRPK claimed that Hiroyuki Sanada, the lead actor fromthe universally-acclaimedShogunTV showon FX and Hulu, is currently in talks with Sony for a role in the upcomingGhost of Tsushimamovie. Although this report doesn’t suggest that Sanada’s involvement in the film is set in stone or anything along those lines, it is, nonetheless, an encouraging indication that it could actually happen.
For the uninitiated, Hiroyuki Sanada, who played Lord Yoshii Toranaga inShogun, is renowned for his recurring roles in the popular showsLostandWestworld, in addition to films likeThe Last Samurai,Sunshine,Avengers: Endgame,John Wick 4, andThe Twilight Samurai. Due to his impressive track record, if these rumors do end up panning out, then Sanada’s addition to the cast of the film could check a box on many people’sGhost of Tsushimamovie wish lists.
Hiroyuki Sanada Would Be a Perfect Fit For the Ghost of Tsushima Movie
From the little information that’s been revealed about Chad Stahelski’s adaptation of Sucker Punch’s samurai game so far, it seems like it may share a lot in common withShogun. For instance, theGhost of Tsushimamovie will apparently have a mostly-Japanese cast, with all dialogue being spoken in Japanese and subtitled for international audiences. ThoughShogundoes have some English-speaking characters, it, too, is filled with scenes spoken entirely in Japanese. As such, with Hiroyuki Sanada nailing his role inShogundespite speaking little English, he would be a perfect fit to play a character like Lord Shimura or Kazumasa Sakai in the upcomingGhost of Tsushimafilm.
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