According to a report by Deadline, director Takashi Yamazaki has cast Sam Nivola and Nico Parker for his upcoming English-language film, Grandgear. The production, which is being produced by Yamazaki alongside J.J. Abrams and Glen Zipper, is also in talks to include Paul Giamatti. Sony Pictures has updated the film's release schedule, moving the premiere date to January 14, 2028. While specific plot details remain undisclosed, the project represents Yamazaki's first formal entry into the U.S. market following the global success of Godzilla Minus One, which earned an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 2024.
Takashi Yamazaki's Grandgear Adds Sam Nivola and Nico Parker to Cast
Director Takashi Yamazaki's upcoming English-language debut, Grandgear, has secured its lead cast as Sony Pictures shifts the film's release date to early 2028.
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