Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo

Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
Directed by	Takashi Miike
Screenplay by	Daisuke Tengan
Produced by	Jeremy Thomas; Sam Pressman; Naoaki Kitajima; Misako Saka;
Starring	Shun Oguri; Lily James; Liv Morgan;
Production; companies	OLM; Nippon TV; Pressman Film; Recorded Picture Company;
Distributed by	Neon
Countries	United States; United Kingdom; Japan;
Language	English

Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo is an upcoming action thriller film, directed by Takashi Miike and written by Daisuke Tengan, based on the IP first produced by Edward R. Pressman, serving as a standalone sequel to Abel Ferrara's 1992 film Bad Lieutenant and will star Shun Oguri, Lily James and Liv Morgan.

Premise

A Tokyo police officer, and compulsive gambler, becomes involved in a complex investigation when a mysterious FBI agent arrives in Japan following the disappearance of a politician’s daughter.^[1]

Cast

Production

The film is written by Daisuke Tengan and based on the IP first produced by Edward R. Pressman. It is directed by Takashi Miike and is a United States-Japanese-British co-production, produced by Jeremy Thomas for Recorded Picture Company, Sam Pressman for Pressman Film, Naoaki Kitajima for Nippon Television and Misako Saka for OLM.^[2]^[3]

Principal photography took place in Japan in May 2025 with Morgan finishing her part by May 16.^[4]^[5]

Release

Neon will release the film theatrically in North America with the company also handling international sales.^[2]

References

^ Ruimy, Jordan (May 1, 2025). "Takashi Miike to Begin Filming New 'Bad Lieutenant' This Month with Shun Oguri, Lily James, Liv Morgan". World of Reel. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
^ ^a ^b Cordero, Rosy (April 30, 2025). "Takashi Miike To Direct Neon's 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo' Starring Shun Oguri, Lily James & Liv Morgan; Film To Hit International Market At Cannes — The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
^ Welk, Brian (May 1, 2025). "Neon to Release Takashi Miike's Next Film 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo'". IndieWire. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
^ Thompson, Andrew (May 16, 2025). "Report: Liv Morgan Wraps Filming For 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo'". Fightful.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
^ Kelly, Andrew (May 17, 2025). "Reaction To Liv Morgan's Acting Performances In Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo". Cultaholic.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.

External links

Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo at IMDb

[1] Ruimy, Jordan (May 1, 2025). "Takashi Miike to Begin Filming New 'Bad Lieutenant' This Month with Shun Oguri, Lily James, Liv Morgan". World of Reel. Retrieved May 7, 2025.

[lewis-2] Cordero, Rosy (April 30, 2025). "Takashi Miike To Direct Neon's 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo' Starring Shun Oguri, Lily James & Liv Morgan; Film To Hit International Market At Cannes — The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2025.

[3] Welk, Brian (May 1, 2025). "Neon to Release Takashi Miike's Next Film 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo'". IndieWire. Retrieved May 19, 2025.

[4] Thompson, Andrew (May 16, 2025). "Report: Liv Morgan Wraps Filming For 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo'". Fightful.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.

[5] Kelly, Andrew (May 17, 2025). "Reaction To Liv Morgan's Acting Performances In Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo". Cultaholic.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.

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