Hiroshi Abe is cast for the lead role in movie “Showtime 7.” The film is a remake of 2013 South Korean movie “The Terror Live” starring Ha Jung-Woo. For the upcoming thriller, Hiroshi Abe will play former anchorman and now radio show host Shinnosuke Orimoto. He receives a phone call from someone warning of a bomb that will explode. Meanwhile, the first teaser poster and teaser trailer, which can be viewed at AsianWiki, has been released. Caption on the teaser poster states “The worst live broadcast (Showtime) in history begins.”
“Showtime 7” will be released February 7, 2025 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Shinnosuke Orimoto (Hiroshi Abe) was forced out as the main anchor for news program Showtime 7. Now, while doing a live radio program, he receives a phone call. The caller warns of a bomb that will explode imminently. Shinnosuke Orimoto believes the caller is joking and dismisses the call. Right after that, a massive explosion occurs at a power plant. The bomber appoints Shinnosuke Orimoto as his negotiator. Shinnosuke Orimoto sees the incident as an opportunity to get back the main anchor spot on Showtime 7. He then sits in the anchor seat for Showtime 7 and begins an emergency live broadcast.
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