Hiroyuki Sanada, hot off the success of FX's Shogun, is reportedly in talks for a role in Sony's upcoming Ghost of Tsushima film. While no further information was forthcoming, fans quickly decided which role the talented actor would best suit.
That's according to DanielRPK (thanks, The Game Awards), an industry insider behind repeated leaks. Sanada already boasts an impressive list of IMDB credits, but his role as Yoshii Toranaga appears to have propelled him to all-new heights. At the risk of typecasting the talented actor, it doesn't take a casting director to see that Sanada would be an absolute slam dunk for the complex role of Lord Shimura, protagonist Jin Sakai's samurai mentor and liege-lord.
Announced in 2021, Sony's Ghost of Tsushima flick, helmed by John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski, is progressing but appears to be a way off. Back in November, Stahelski said that "studios, strikes, availabilities, and scouting" were to blame, causing production delays.
Could you see Sanada as Shimura? Are there any actors you'd like to see take on the role of Jin? Speculate wildly in the comments section below.
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I can already tell what character he's gonna play as dx
@Nepp67 got to be the old bow master, right?
Loved him for years but yeah, poor guy is totally typecast by westerners. He was properly brilliant in Shogun though.
@Kidfunkadelic83 I was honestly gonna say Jin's Uncle but that honestly seems more up his alley
@Nepp67 didnt even think about Jins uncle 😂.
Just binged the show, it was excellent and i could see it happening.
I just watched 'Ringu' for the first time in over 20 years this weekend and he's in it!!
Weird he looks just the same as in Shogun but a little less wrinkles maybe, was a right surprise as just finished Shogun last week too.
Lord Shimura!
He will make an excellent Khotun Khan!
Well, why not hehe
and Sensei Sadanobu Ishikawa should be played by the same actor, Francois Chau!!
Even though it would be a bit of typecasting, I could definitely see him in the role. He'd be perfect for it, but I'm sure whatever role he ends up getting, he'll be great as it. He was great in Shogun and the many other things I've seen him in.
While I agree that's a bit of typecasting (and he should be cast in different movies/series), I'd much rather see him instead of someone like Tom Cruise. Just saying.
He was absolutely amazing, but I am concerned his casting may give the show a perception of just being a watered down Shogun
@Futureshark Forgot he was in Ringu. He was good in Lost too. Think he had a small role In Westworld also.
@nessisonett agree, him and Ken Watanabe are on Hollywood's shortlist when they need a Japanese actor. Both brilliant however. Though I must say, Tadanobu Asano stole each scene in Shogun with his hilarious performance... also one of Japan's finest.
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