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Kitano Takeshi Sets ‘Neck’ as Final Directorial Effort (Report)

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Mark Schilling Japan CorrespondentKitano Takeshi, the 74-year-old icon of Japanese gangster films and TV comedy, has set “Kubi” (Neck) as his next film — and possibly the last movie that he will direct.The film is a period actioner based on Kitano’s 2019 novel of the same title, published by Kadokawa, according to local magazine Josei Jishin, which reported the news as an unconfirmed exclusive.

Contacted by Variety, Kitano’s agency had no comment. However, the story is being widely disseminated by Japanese media.Shooting is supposed to start in May with Ken Watanabe reportedly signed to star.

Kitano will be working with a new staff minus the participation of long-time producer Mori Masayuki .Kitano’s most recent film as director is the.

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