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| Untitled 47 Ronin sequel | |
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| Directed by | Ron Yuan |
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| Produced by | Tim Kwok |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date | 2022[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The untitled 47 Ronin sequel is an upcoming American action-fantasy film directed by Ron Yuan, from a script co-written by John Swetnam, Aimee Garcia, and A.J. Mendez, and is intended to be a sequel to the 2013 film, 47 Ronin. Set 300 years after its predecessor, the project is being developed to release as a Netflix Original Film.
Principal photography commenced in Budapest, in December 2021.[1]
Premise
The continued story of ancient Japanese Rōnin warriors set 300 years after 47 Ronin, in a modern-day world where Samurai clans exist in complete secrecy.[1][2]
Cast
- Anna Akana
- Mark Dacascos
- Teresa Ting
- Mike Moh
- Dustin Nguyen
- Yoshi Sudarso
- Chris Pang
Production
Development
In August 2020, a sequel to 47 Ronin was announced to be in development with Ron Yuan serving as director. The project was described by the filmmaker as "genre-blending", as a combination of martial arts, action, horror and cyber-punk genres.[3] The plot of the film will take place 300 years "into the future", and will be produced by Universal 1440 Entertainment and distributed by Netflix. Production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2021.[4][5][6]
In April 2021, Aimee Garcia and A.J. Mendez joined the production as co-screenwriters; the pair of writing-collaborators' first feature film credit.[7] By December 2021, it was revealed that John Swetnam had also joined the project as an additional screenwriter.[1]
Casting
By December 2021, Anna Akana and Mark Dacascos joined the cast in leading roles; while Teresa Ting, Mike Moh, Dustin Nguyen, Yoshi Sudarso, and Chris Pang serve as the supporting cast.[1][2]
Filming
Principal photography had commenced by December 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. Additionally, it was clarified that the plot will be set 300 years after the first film, as opposed to being set "in the future". The fictional plot, set in modern-day, centers around factions of Samurai who have operated in secrecy for centuries. The primary cast was announced, with Tim Kwok named as producer. The film will be a joint-venture production between Universal Pictures, Universal 1440 Entertainment, and Scrappy Heart Productions, and distributed by Netflix.[1][7][2]
General Manager and Executive Vice President of Universal 1440 Entertainment, Glenn Ross, expressed excitement for the project while announcing the studio's intentions for the project to be the next installment in a "47 Ronin franchise".[2]
Release
The untitled film is intended to be released at an as-of-yet unspecified date in 2022,[1] via streaming by Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as a Netflix Original Film.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Remley, Hilary (December 2, 2021). "'47 Ronin' Sequel, Starring Anna Akana and Mark Dacascos, Enters Production". Collider. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Nash, Anthony (December 2, 2021). "47 Ronin Sequel in the Works, Anna Akana and Mark Dacascos to Star". Coming Soon. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (August 12, 2020). "'47 Ronin' Sequel Sets 'Mulan's Ron Yuan As Director". Deadline. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - 47 Ronin Sequel". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (August 25, 2020). "47 Ronin sequel is heading to Netflix – here's what we know so far: We're...Excited...Maybe?". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Lawrence, Gregory (August 12, 2020). "'47 Ronin' Sequel in the Works for Netflix, 'Mulan' Actor to Direct". Collider. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 20, 2021). "'47 Ronin' Sequel Sets 'Lucifer's Aimee Garcia & NYT Bestselling Author AJ Mendez As Scribes". Deadline. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
