As Liv Morgan arrives in Tokyo, Japan, to begin filming her role in Takashi Miike’s next movie, the legendary director has given an update on what fans can expect from it.
In a recent post on X from Neon (who is distributing the movie), Miike revealed that the cast has begun gathering in Japan, and are ready to “create unforgettable entertainment.”
“A team of incredibly talented actors and crew has gathered in Tokyo,” said Miike in the post. “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!!”
BAD LIEUTENANT TOKYO. A new story from legendary Takashi Miike. Starring Shun Oguri, Lily James, and Liv Morgan. pic.twitter.com/lCiRblYReI
— NEON (@neonrated) May 1, 2025
Morgan’s role in the upcoming movie detailed
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. Although the projects share names, it is not related to the original, and just share 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.
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AloJapan.com