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Production Begins on Takashi Miike’s 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo' With Star-Studded Cast

The U.S.-Japan co-production, featuring Shun Oguri, Lily James, and WWE’s Liv Morgan, kicks off filming in Tokyo as Neon prepares for Cannes sales launch.

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Overview

  • Principal photography for 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo' has officially commenced in Tokyo under the direction of Takashi Miike, known for his genre-defying films.
  • The movie stars Shun Oguri as a corrupt Tokyo police officer, Lily James as an FBI agent, and WWE’s Liv Morgan as the missing daughter of a politician.
  • Neon, following its success with the Oscar-winning 'Anora,' is handling North American distribution and will launch international sales at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Written by Daisuke Tengan, the film reimagines the 'Bad Lieutenant' franchise with a neo-noir thriller set against the backdrop of Tokyo’s yakuza underworld.
  • Liv Morgan is taking a temporary leave from WWE programming to film her role, marking a significant step in her transition into acting.