Daniel Radcliffe To Lead Yakuza Thriller ‘Tokyo Vice’
Daniel Radcliffe’s faced some pretty formidable figures in his time on screen, including Voldemort and the Woman in Black, but his next project might see him dealing with even more terrifying. Radcliffe has signed on to star inTokyo Vice, as an intrepid reporter locking horns with a yakuza boss. (Not to be confused with PTA’s upcomingInherent Vice.)
The fact-based thriller marks the feature film debut of music video and commercials directorAnthony Mandler. Hit the jump for more details.
Deadlinepicked up the story. PlaywrightJT Rogersis writing the script with the cooperation ofJake Adelstein, on whose memoir the film is based. Adelstein spent twelve years working the crime beat for theYomiuri Shimbunnewspaper in Tokyo. One particularly big scoop led to him getting on the wrong side of yakuza bossTamadasa Goto, described as “the John Gotti of Japan.” Adelstein received death threats that led to his quitting the paper, but he eventually resumed his investigation into Goto and succeeded in exposing him. You can read more about his incredible storyhere.
Since leaving Hogwarts behind in 2011, Radcliffe’s built up a diverse resume that includes performances on Broadway and starring turns in the ghost storyThe Woman in Blackand the TV dramedyA Young Doctor’s Notebook. He made a splash at Sundance this year playing Allen Ginsberg inKill Your Darlings, and recently wrapped the comedyThe F Wordand the horror filmHorns. He’s also set to play Igor in Max Landis’Frankenstein.
Mandler is best known for his many collaborations with Rihanna, but he’s also directed music videos for Jay-Z, Drake, fun., Niki Minaj, and more. He’s been on the verge of breaking into features for some time. He’s attached to Summit’s action-yDracularemakeVladsince 2010 and the comic book adaptationThe Last Days of American Crimesince last year, but it looks likeToyko Vicewill probably shoot first. Production is slated for an early 2014 start.
