Tokyo Literature and Art Times

  Chapter 119 This is definitely not a simple gangster movie!

   "If there is an actor with high strength and prestige to join, then this movie, I have full confidence!"

   Sipping red wine and looking at the night view of Tokyo outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, Shimaya recalled what he had talked to before with Takeshi Iwata.

  The joining of Tatsuya Nakadai can be said to be the credit of Shimaya.

   After the judging meeting, Shimaya talked to Takeshi Iwata, and the two of them can be said to have fully exchanged their ideas.

   The current situation is not optimistic.

  Johnny's teaming up with Zhou Fang put a lot of pressure on Iwata Takeshi, and by the way, Shimaya also had a certain amount of pressure.

   You must know that he is not without rivals in Dongbao, the guy in Yamauchi is eyeing him.

  If the movie "Infernal Affairs (Continued can't be successful, isn't this giving Yamauchi the best chance?

   After all, there is the success of the previous work, and most people in the industry know that if the filming of the sequel is good, it is fine, but if the filming is not good, the possibility of losing money is not small.

  Although there are successful examples like "The Story of Tora Jiro", there are also many failed sequels.

  Under such pressure, Shimiya knew very well that he had to do something.

   "Infernal Affairs (Continued needs more characters than the previous one in terms of movies.

   This film has more complex character relationships and more twists and turns in the plot.

  Iwata Takeshi made it clear that he hoped that Hitomi Kuroki would appear, and Shimiya nodded of course.

   This is totally fine.

   Kuroki Hitomi was originally from Takarazuka, a direct descendant of Toho, of course it was not difficult at all.

   And obviously, the actor with high strength and prestige mentioned by Takeshi Iwata is definitely not Hitomi Kuroki.

   In fact, Shimiya met Akira Kurosawa at the jury meeting, and two people appeared in his mind.

   Toshiro Mifune.

   Nakadai Tatsuya.

   These two, no matter how you look at them, meet the requirements put forward by Takeshi Iwata, and these two are inseparable from the name Kurosawa Akira.

   Of course, for now, Toshiro Mifune and Akira Kurosawa have a personal conflict, and Shimaya has nothing to do about it.

   So, the target is Tatsuya Nakadai!

   Moreover, it was a coincidence.

  According to the thinking of ordinary people, an actor like Nakadai Tatsuya is very high-ranking and famous, so it is naturally difficult for him to accept a role other than the main role.

   But it’s not actually like that.

  Tatsuya Nakadai In this year, two films have been released.

   "226" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai (Continued.

   In these two films, the legendary superstar starred as a supporting role, and the number of scenes can be said to be very small.

   What does this represent?

   The film "The Bridge on the River Kwai (Continued is, after all, a British-based film with European and American actors as the protagonists, which is acceptable.

  But "Two Two Six" is a local RB movie, and his role is still very small.

   On the one hand, it means that the era of Nakadai Tatsuya may have passed, and he is getting older.

   On the other hand, that "226" is a film by Shochiku.

  Perhaps, Shochiku didn't give enough respect to the veteran star.

   Whatever the reason, Shimaya saw an opportunity!

   Besides, Toho had been very happy working with Tatsuya Nakadai in the past, the movie was very successful, and the awards and box office were great.

   Again!

   "Nakadai-sensei, Iwata's "Infernal Affairs (Continued has been praised by Kurosawa-sensei-sensei."

  Yes, that's what Shimaya told Tatsuya Nakadai.

   After moving out of Akira Kurosawa, it really worked.

   Nakadai Tatsuya agreed immediately.

  Hehe...Iwata-san, you can't imagine that even Kurosawa-sensei was used by me!

   Shimiya's heart is so happy, let's not mention it.

   If Akira Kurosawa knew about this situation, how would he feel?

   In any case, "Infernal Affairs (Continued has Nakadai Tatsuya's addition, as well as Tamura Masakazu and Nishida Toshiyuki. In Shimaya's view, this completely broke the joint attack of Johnny and Zhou Fang.

  Iwata-san, you must make this movie well.

  …

  Tokyo in summer is hot even at night.

   Nakadai Tatsuya was sitting at home, looking up at the moon, wondering what he was thinking for a while.

  Since "Seven Samurai", he has been out for more than 30 years, and he is approaching his sixtieth birthday.

   It should be said that this life is very exciting.

   If you retire now, you will definitely end up with a good reputation.

   No one will question his acting career. He has cooperated with many big-name directors in his life, and he has a very tacit understanding with the supervision of Akira Kurosawa.

   But, I still really want to act.

   The original plan was to retire after a few cameo appearances, or at least take a few years off.

But…

   Can't give up the movie so much.

   Is it because the previous films have not been successful?

   couldn't help but read the script on the desk again.

   Takeshi Iwata, who is this young man?

  How could he write such an interesting story?

   Nakadai Tatsuya couldn't help but open the script again

   Officer Takai.

   This is the role that Takeshi Iwata hopes he can play. Although the time for the script to be handed over to him is very short, he has already read it.

   After all, this is not the protagonist, and the content of the script is not too much.

   But, this police officer Takai is quite interesting.

   From the script, the character of Takai seems to be the planner of the whole story.

   Like the police officer Wajiro in the previous "Infernal Affairs", Takai also sent an undercover agent, oh no, it should be Takai who sent an undercover agent first, and this undercover agent was very successful.

   Nagato Le actually got into the position of the team leader. Although he is not the team leader of the big organization of the Qingshan Group, he is already a prince.

   And Takai used Nagato Raku as a chess piece, manipulating behind his back, he wanted to achieve the purpose of breaking down the Aoyama group, but unfortunately in the end.

  It should be said that just this idea is very bold!

   Nakadai Tatsuya has also acted in many film and television dramas, and he has never heard such a story.

   However, according to the downward development of the plot of the previous "Infernal Affairs", the plot of this sequel is very reasonable.

   This Iwata Takeshi is really amazing!

   In fact, Tatsuya Nakadai is a person who likes acting very much, and he will do some research on his role.

   Also, there will be a lot of homework to do.

   It's like he bought a videotape to watch "Infernal Affairs" on purpose.

  Wajiro is also Chiba Shinichi, the moment he died, it was really shocking.

   Nakadai Tatsuya watched this scene repeatedly, Kazuma Kiryu played by Takeshi Iwata, he walked out of the gate to meet 'Light', but the next moment was that Wajiro died in front of him.

   gave hope, but it was destroyed in an instant.

  Sbalasi!

   How will Takeshi Iwata shoot this "Infernal Affairs (Continued?

   Nakadai Tatsuya had an idea, so he called Shimaya even late at night.

  …

  The conditions have been put together, and it can be turned on according to Iwata Takeshi's style.

   He is so resolute.

   But this time it was very different, especially the first scene Iwata planned to shoot.

  According to the script, the first scene should be the scene where the leader of the Aoyama team is hit by a car. However, that scene required more preparations, so Takeshi Iwata chose something else.

  Shopping Street, this is a business model with RB characteristics. It is not equivalent to an ordinary market. The businesses here are basically family-based, and generally operate under the people living above.

  The origin of the shopping street is also very interesting. In ancient times, samurai gathered many merchants on one street to increase popularity and form a strong commercial atmosphere.

   Then, who were those samurai?

   In the past, Yakuza’s focus on collecting protection fees was the merchants in these commercial streets.

   And today, a man appeared on the commercial street.

   This person is wearing a simple casual dress, with a dignified appearance and a smile on his face, showing a kind smile and greeting to everyone.

   Soon, he came to a butcher's shop.

   "Boss, how is the beef today?"

   "It's good stuff that came today, this is Hida beef."

   "Sri Country One."

   "How is it? Come on some?"

   "Okay, let's cut some."

"Please wait."

   This is a simple process of selling beef, which happens every day in almost all commercial streets in RB.

but!

   Now there is a camera here, following the paved track, following the man who sells meat.

   This scene was seen by Tatsuya Nakadai, who was wearing sunglasses.

   I asked Shimaya before and learned about Takeshi Iwata's shooting plan. He came here today to see how the new supervisor was filming.

   And just this scene.

   Nakadai Tatsuya couldn't understand, but he was shocked!

   Isn't that Tamura Masakazu?

  According to the situation in the script, Tamura Masakazu is Nagato Raku, the undercover agent of Takai, and he is also a Yakuza team leader.

   But, in the case of buying meat just now, is that Yakuza?

  Who has seen such a kind Yakuza?

   For a moment, Nakadai Tatsuya seemed to think of something.

   I have heard before that Yamamoto Hiroshi of the Yamamoto Group wants to reform, and Yakuza needs to be gentler and more polite.

   Is this what it is? !

   Nakadai Tatsuya has not read the entire script of Nagato Raku, but now, he inexplicably thinks this movie will be very interesting.

   But at this time, a woman appeared.

   Kuroki Hitomi, even if this woman is wearing a housewife's clothes, she is still very charming.

   "Husband, why did you buy such expensive beef again?"

   "Ha, you know me, I'm always greedy, next time I must..."

   "Oh, what are you talking about, why don't you go back and make a sukiyaki pot?"

   "Okay, listen to my wife."

   These two are completely the daily life of ordinary couples, and they sprinkle dog food in broad daylight.

   But Nakadai Tatsuya looked stupid again.

  Because he knew who Kuroki Hitomi was playing, Nagato Raku's wife Mary, this woman would later...

   At this moment, Tatsuya Nakadai finally understood.

   Now these two people who are no different from ordinary RB couples, it is hard to imagine that they are the team leader and the team leader's wife.

   And just such ordinary people, they will become like that later!

   This is not a simple gangster movie at all!

   Over there, Takeshi Iwata had already shouted OK, the crew was about to shoot the next scene, Tatsuya Nakadai couldn't help but walk over.

   "Supervisor Iwata."

   "Oh, Mr. Nakadai?"

  Iwata Takeshi has been filming, he did not expect Nakadai Tatsuya to appear like this.

   and even more unexpected is.

   "Sparassi! It's my honor to be in this movie!"

   Nakadai Tatsuya stretched out his hand.

  Iwata Takeshi was a little confused, but he still held it up

   Asking for votes for support, I am preparing for tomorrow with all my strength.

   (end of this chapter)