Takeshi Kitano Plans 'Outrage' Sequel

 

Japanese actor/director Takeshi Kitano has announced plans for a sequel to his recent crime drama 'Outrage', which competed for the Palme d’Or in Cannes this May. The project will mark the first time that Kitano has made a sequel to one of his films throughout his entire 22-year directing career.

'Outrage', which was Kitano's first yakuza flick in almost a decade, didn't exactly earn rave reviews at Cannes, but it fared considerably better on home turf. The film earned approximately $8.9m (Y750m) on 6 million admissions, making it the director’s most successful effort since 2003’s 'Zatoichi' ($34m).

Kitano spoke highly of the cast of 'Outrage' but admits that he wasn't entirely satisfied with the finished product, “Outrage was an entertaining movie with a great cast, but for me it only just made the grade. I’d give it a sixty percent. I want the sequel to be even more entertaining, more accomplished.�

With several of the main players killed off in the original, the sequel is looking to assemble a brand new cast of top notch talent. Currently going under the title of 'Outrage 2', Office Kitano is aiming to have the film ready for release by fall next year.

 

Kitano in 'Outrage'

 

Source: Screen Daily

Posted September 08, 2010