Yokohama Ryusei launches first producer project with film 'Sentaku'
The film adapts a novel by THE RAMPAGE's Iwaya Shogo based on Yokohama's original idea; the lead cast will be announced later.
Yokohama Ryusei is producing a film project titled "Sentaku," adapted from the novel of the same name, according to cinematoday.jp. It marks his first time serving as a planner and producer.
The novel was written by Iwaya Shogo of THE RAMPAGE, working from an original idea by Yokohama. Fujii Michihito serves as a producer and screenwriter on the project, while Yamaguchi Kento is directing and writing the screenplay.
The story is described as a human suspense about two young men raised in harsh circumstances who face a major choice. The lead cast has not yet been announced and will be revealed later.
The project came together from Yokohama's wish to improve working conditions for cast and crew.
Quick answers
Who is producing the film "Sentaku"?
Yokohama Ryusei is the planner and producer, his first such role on a film.
Has the cast been announced?
Not yet. The lead cast will be revealed later.
Who wrote the original novel and the screenplay?
The novel was written by THE RAMPAGE's Iwaya Shogo from an original idea by Yokohama Ryusei; Yamaguchi Kento is writing the screenplay and directing.