Yuki Uchida, Atsushi Ito cast in new “Odoru Daisousasen” movie

On Tuesday, more cast members of the third “Odoru Daisousasen” (“Bayside Shakedown”) movie were revealed. Among them are actress Yuki Uchida (34), returning to the series after 12 years, and actor Atsushi Ito (26), a new addition.

Starring Yuji Oda (42) as a police detective, “Odoru Daisousasen” has been one of the most successful drama franchises in history. The second film, released in 2003, is Japan’s highest-grossing live-action film, while the first film from 1998 is ranked #3.

In the new film, Oda returns as the detective Shunsaku Aoshima, who has been promoted to section chief. Uchida plays Natsumi Shinohara, one of his skilled subordinates. She played the same character once before when she starred in a special episode of “Odoru Daisousasen” in 1998, but at the time the character was just a rookie cop.

Ito has been cast as the nephew of detective Heihachiro Waku, who was played by Chosuke Ikariya in the drama and previous films. However, Ikariya passed away in 2004.

Aoshima’s other new subordinates are being played by Naoki Kawano (27), Kenichi Takito (33), and returning cast member Masahiro Komoto (44).

Filming started on January 6. The completed movie will open in theaters this summer, on July 3.

Source:
Sankei Sports