A new cinematic venture is on the horizon, bringing together Hollywood talent Jon Hamm and rising star Andrew Koji under the direction of the renowned Japanese auteur Takashi Miike. Their collaboration is set for "Bullfrog," a psychological thriller generating significant buzz within the film industry. Parisian film distributor mk2 Films has secured the international distribution rights for this exciting project, while CAA Media Finance will be responsible for North American sales and securing financial backing.
The narrative of "Bullfrog" unfolds in a not-too-distant future Tokyo, a city gripped by a strict lockdown. In this tense atmosphere, Koji's character, a Japanese detective, and Hamm's character, a former FBI profiler, join forces. Their mission involves a dangerous game of cat and mouse as they relentlessly pursue an enigmatic serial killer. Production is scheduled to commence in the summer of 2027, with the Japanese firm OLM overseeing local production, supported by Misako Saka as an additional producer.
Fionnuala Jamison, the managing director of mk2 Films, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, highlighting Miike's reputation as a daring and innovative filmmaker. She lauded Eric Jordan Baker's screenplay as a sharp and intensely dark thriller, and expressed confidence that the combined star power of Jon Hamm and Andrew Koji will captivate global audiences. This film further solidifies mk2 Films' portfolio, which includes works from other critically acclaimed directors such as Andrey Zvyagintsev's Grand Prize-winning "Minotaur" and Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo's "Ben'Imana," a recipient of both the Caméra d'Or and FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes, along with Marine Atlan's "La Gradiva," which earned the AMI Paris Grand Prize at Critics' Week. The company also backed Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's "NAZA," a Special Jury Prize winner at Venice. Miike, celebrated for his extensive filmography exceeding 100 features and his audacious approach to genre cinema, brings a distinctive vision to "Bullfrog." Both Hamm, an Emmy and Golden Globe laureate for "Mad Men," and Koji, known for his roles in "Bullet Train" and "Warrior," contribute substantial acting prowess to this anticipated thriller, promising a compelling cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.
