Netflix tackles City hunter
Adapting the manga City hunter in live action films this is not an easy thing. But after all, if Philippe Lacheau did it, why not Netflix? Indeed, the French director convinced a large audience Nicky Larson and Cupid’s perfume (2019) – more than 1.6 million entries in France. And the streaming platform has in turn decided to tackle the character created by Tsukasa Hojo.
When this announcement was made, we immediately thought A piece AND Cowboy bebop, previous manga adapted by Netflix. But this time it will be abouta Japanese production directed by Yuichi Satoh (Strawberry nights). Also, to play the famous actor Ryo Saeba (Nicky Larson in VF). Ryohei Suzuki was chosen. A new incarnation after, among others, Jackie Chan and Philippe Lacheau, while Misato Morita will be the new Kaori (Laura Marconi in VF).
Nicky Larson on the streets of Shinjuku in the first image
The platform had revealed a first promotional image of the actor in the character’s skin. He is now a photo taken directly from the film that Netflix posted on Twitter, announcing the expected release date 25 April. It’s difficult to get an idea about it Nicky Larson from a single image. But fans of the manga are already enthusiastic in their responses to the post.
As a reminder, Netflix was working on a replay of City hunter for a decade. The aim of the platform would be to offer “a modern version of the mangaset in the streets of Shinjuku“, a very lively neighborhood in Tokyo where there are karaoke rooms and nightclubs. A setting that should appeal to Nicky Larson, a fan of drunken evenings. Finally, with this film, director Yuichi Satoh would like to mix realism and fantasy.”paying homage to the tone of the 80s“.
After the publication of this image and the announcement of the airing date, a trailer should be released online soon.
Source: Cine Serie
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