Takeshi Kitano planning “Outrage” sequel

It is being reported that director Takeshi Kitano (63) has decided to work on a sequel to his most recent movie, “Outrage.” The film opened on 155 screens in June, earning 4th place in its opening weekend and grossing 750 million yen so far. Kitano is apparently hoping to capitalize on that success with “Outrage 2,” which is aimed for a fall 2011 release.

Early in his directing career, Kitano became known for his violent yakuza films such as “Violent Cop” and “Sonatine.” He later took a turn with recent works like “Takeshis'” and “Kantoku Banzai!,” but “Outrage” marked his return to yakuza films after roughly a decade.

Kitano spoke highly of the “Outrage” cast, saying that he felt he was able to create an interesting movie. However, he said that upon close analysis, it just barely made the grade in his mind, so he is aiming to make an even more interesting and enjoyable work.

“Outrage 2″ will be jointly distributed by Office Kitano and Warner Brothers. The project is still in the preparatory stages, so the story details are unknown at this point, but it is said that Kitano plans to add new big-name cast members.

Source:
Cinema Today