Mirai Moriyama, Takumi Kitamura & Ryo Katsuji are cast in boxing film “Underdog.” The movie is scripted by Shin Adachi and directed by Masaharu Take. The duo of screenwriter Shin Adachi and director Masaharu Take has collaborated on several films and drama series, most notably in this case with “100 Yen Love,” which is also a boxing film. Filming for “Underdog” began January 6, 2020 and its currently still ongoing. This is the first time Mirai Moriyama has played a boxer and he took boxing lessons for more than 6 months prior to filming of the movie.
Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: “Underdog” follows three boxers who are all underdogs. Akira Suenaga (Mirai Moriyama) is a boxer, who struggles to succeed as a boxer. Ryuta Omura (Takumi Kitamura) is a young boxer, who grew up in an orphanage. Shun Miyagi (Ryo Katsuji) challenges a boxer, following the plans of a TV program.
“Underdog” will be released winter, 2020 in Japan.
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