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27-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Report: Update On How Long Liv Morgan Will Be Away From WWE TV
Liv Morgan is currently in Japan filming a movie. But how long will that keep the champion away from WWE programming? Last week it was revealed that one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan has been cast for the new Takashi Miike movie, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo. Advertisement The WWE Superstar is already in Japan filming her role for the movie. But how long does something like this typically take? According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Morgan won't be missing months of action due to filming this movie. Her wrap date is currently set for May 16, and she'll be returning to the United States the following day. While Sapp isn't certain when Morgan will return to WWE programming, if the filming remains on schedule, her earliest possible return would be May 19. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. READ MORE: Liv Morgan Lands Major Acting Role That Could Make Her The Next 'It Girl' Advertisement What do you make of this report? Are you happy to hear that Liv Morgan's turnaround time for this movie should be relatively short? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Update On How Long Liv Morgan Will Be Away From WWE TV appeared first on Wrestlezone.
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27-05-2025
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Report: Update On Liv Morgan's WWE Return Status
How much longer will Liv Morgan be away from WWE programming? Last month it was revealed that one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan has been cast for the new Takashi Miike movie, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo. Advertisement The WWE Superstar has been in Japan filming her role for the movie. But reportedly has already wrapped up her part in the film. According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, sources close to the production of the film say that Morgan 'crushed' her role and was viewed as a complete natural on set. Johnson goes on to state that Morgan 'blew everyone away' with her work, including some experienced industry veterans in Hollywood. Despite this, she is expected back on WWE programming very soon. Based on the timing of her wrapping up her part in the film, Morgan could potentially return to WWE as soon as this Monday night on RAW. Advertisement Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. READ MORE: Liv Morgan Already In Japan Filming 'Bad Lieutenant Tokyo,' Director Provides Update What do you make of this report? Are you happy to hear that Liv Morgan crushed her Hollywood role and will be back on WWE programming soon? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Update On Liv Morgan's WWE Return Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Charli xcx to produce, star in Takashi Miike's upcoming film
Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, known for his horror features, has roped in singer-songwriter Charli xcx as an actor in his next project, reports Variety. Charli xcx is also producing the film under her banner, Studio365. It is her second project as a producer, the first one being the upcoming A24 feature The Moment. Ross Evans is attached to the film as its screenwriter. The makers are yet to reveal plot details. Miike has more than 100 films to his credit as a director, covering horror, drama, action, and more genres. He is best known for films such as Audition (1999) and Ichi the Killer (2001), which have plenty of violence. After the launch of her album Brat in June 2024, Charli xcx has signed up for many films as an actor. Her upcoming projects include The Moment, 100 Nights of Hero, Erupcja, the Faces of Death remake, I Want Your Sex, The Gallerist, and Sacrifice. On the other hand, Takashi Miike's upcoming project is a crime thriller titled Sham, which is slated for a June 09 release.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
WWE's Liv Morgan joins Lily James in Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
Lily James and Liv Morgan have been cast in 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo'. The 'Yesterday' actress and WWE wrestler are joining forces on Neon's upcoming thriller - which is based on the original 1992 noir crime film 'Bad Liuetenant' - alongside 'Godzilla v. Kong' actor Shun Oguri. As reported by Deadline, the film has been written by '13 Assassins' scribe Daisuke Tengan, who is reuniting with director Takashi Miike. The film will follow the titular Bad Lieutenant (Oguri), who is a corrupt gambler in the Metropolitan Police Force. He gets caught up in a messy case when an FBI agent (James) is in Tokyo to investigate the disappearance of a politician's daughter (Morgan). They appear to be shadowed by a killer in the yakuza underworld, adding more tension to proceedings. Neon - the studio behind the film - recently had Oscars success with 'Anora', which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, with their other movies including 'The Monkey', 'Longlegs', 'Parasite' and 'I, Tonya'. Morgan (real name Gionna Daddio) previously appeared in 2023's 'The Kill Room' alongside Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello and Samuel L. Jackson, and an episode of 'Chucky'. Filmmaker Miike - whose credits include 'Audition', 'Dead or Alive' and 'Ichi The Killer' - has promised "unforgettable entertainment" from the upcoming project. He said: "A team of incredibly talented actors and crew has gathered in Tokyo. Now, I'm about to throw a fastball straight down the middle of your strike zone – no tricks, no gimmicks. "I'm confident we are about to break through every limit, to create unforgettable entertainment. Get ready for the ride with us." Producer Jeremy Thomas of Recorded Picture Company added: "We're all delighted to reinterpret this iconic IP with a master filmmaker like Takashi Miike. 'We've produced 10 films in Japan, most recently 'Grand Maison Paris', which has grossed over $28M domestically, and it's a fertile place to create and distribute films. "I feel the time is right for this irreverent hybrid.' And Sam Pressman, the CEO of Pressman Film, revealed his own special connection to the original movie, and described the project as "a dream come true". He said: "Director Miike brings a fearless new vision to the Bad Lieutenant, a character defined by the auteur. "Just as maestros Ferrara and Herzog delivered films as radically different as their own voices, Miike's adaptation is unrelentingly wild and unique. "My father Edward R. Pressman, always believed this story of corruption, both of police and the human soul, has a global resonance. "To realise this next evolution now in Tokyo with Director Miike, NEON and my father's lifelong friend Jeremy Thomas — all true believers in the power of independent cinema — is both an honour and a dream come true.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Liv Morgan Joins Cast Of Takashi Miike's Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
Liv Morgan's mysterious movie role has been revealed. According to a new report from Deadline, she is set to star in legendary horror filmmaker Takashi Miike's next movie. Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, will see Morgan — a noted horror fan — star alongside Shun Oguri (Godzilla v. Kong) and Lily James (Pam and Tommy). The film is written by Daisuke Tengan, who worked with Miike before, and wrote both Audition and 13 Assassins. The movie will be based on the 1992 neo-noir crime film Bad Lieutenant, which was directed by Abel Ferrara. That film starred Harvey Keitel, Victor Argo, and Paul Calderón. The film follows the story of a corrupt officer trying to pay off gambling debts by catching a pair of criminals. A 2009 film starring Nicolas Cage, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, shares the name of the IP. Althought he projects share names, it is not related to the original, and just shares the concept of a corrupt cop. Miike's film is about the Bad Lieutenant (Oguri), who finds himself thrust into mystery after an FBI agent (James) arrives in Tokyo. Morgan will play the role of a politician's daughter who has gone missing. READ MORE: Liv Morgan's WrestleMania 41 Gear Inspired By Pop Music Sensation Are you excited to see what role Liv Morgan has landed in Hollywood? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Liv Morgan Joins Cast Of Takashi Miike's Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo appeared first on Wrestlezone.
