Summary
As a game,Ghost of Tsushimais already an incredible cinematic work in its own right, so Hollywood picking the title for a live-action adaptation wasn’t too surprising. Headed by Chad Stahelski, the stuntman turned director who is responsible for the hitJohn Wickfranchise, theGhost of Tsushimamovie is already off to an exciting start.
However, one recent rumor swirling around about the film’s production is one of the most promising updates about the movie yet. Acting veteranHiroyuki Sanada is apparently being eyedfor a role in the film, and if this report is true, then that is promising news forGhost of Tsushima’s live-action adaptation. Not only would this be great for the movie’s cast, but it’s a positive omen for the production in general.
Ghost of Tsushima’s Casting Rumors Hold Great Promise
Hiroyuki Sanada has decades worth of great films on his resume, but one of his most notable is his recent work onthis year’s seriesShogun. FromJohn WicktoThe Last Samurai, Sanada has a long history with great action films, andGhost of Tsushimawould be a perfect fit for the actor.
Casting Rumors Point Toward Attention to Quality
It’s quite obvious that Hollywood has been heavily focused on turning video games into live-action adaptations. In recent years,The Witcher,The Last of Us, andFallouthave all gotten the live-action treatment.The Witcherdidn’t quite stick the landing thatThe Last of UsandFalloutdid, and it all seems to boil down to the attention and care of early production. That’s why Sanada’s rumored casting is so important. It’s already a solid indication that early production is being handled with a lot of care.
Hiroyuki Sanada playing Jin Sakai is highly unlikely, but he would be perfect inthe role of Lord Shimura, Jin’s mentor and uncle. If these casting rumors are accurate,Ghost of Tsushima’s production seeking out such heavy-hitting talent as Sanada for the role of a side character is a solid indicator that a lot of effort is being put into the project.Ghost of Tsushima’s embrace of cinematics really brought the game’s story to life with some great performances, so it only makes sense for the live adaptation to seek out such talented actors.
TheGhost of Tsushimafilm was announced in March 2021.
High Hopes for Ghost of Tsushima’s Live-Action Cast
As one of the biggest games of 2020, there are a lot ofexpectations forGhost of Tsushima’s live-action movie. One of the biggest hurdles for the project to clear is with the cast, and Hiroyuki Sanada would be a stellar start. If Sanada takes on the role of Lord Shimura, the rest of the cast has to be on par with the veteran actor, at least in terms of talent. Director Chad Stahelski has worked with Sanada previously, so it’s not entirely surprising that he would reach out to the actor to help bring the film to life.
After Sanada’s potential casting is hopefully confirmed, the next big question revolves around who will play the titular Ghost himself, Jin Sakai. The game already has its own great performancefrom actor Daisuke Tsuji, and some are even hoping that he reprises his role in the live-actionGhost of Tsushima. However, if the film takes a different route and casts a new actor, then he needs to be able to stand up to the likes of major names, like Sanada. Although the release of theGhost of Tsushimamovie is far off in the distance, Hiroyuki Sanada’s rumored casting negotiations could signal that the movie will be worth the wait.
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