Tackey to star in "Yukinojo Henge" special

Tokyograph News · 09-18-2007, 10:55 PM

Hideaki Takizawa will star in NHK's New Year jidaigeki special, titled "Yukinojo Henge."

The drama is based on a 1935 film of the same name, but the story is better known by the 1963 remake directed by Kon Ichikawa, also known as "An Actor's Revenge" in the U.S. In the movie, Kazuo Hasegawa stars as Yukinojo Nakamura, an onnagata (one who plays female roles) in a kabuki troupe. When he discovers the man responsible for his parents' death, he plans for revenge with the help of a thief named Yamitaro (also played by Hasegawa).

Takizawa replaces Hasegawa in the dual role of Yukinojo and Yamitaro. He has prior experience in jidaigeki and onnagata roles, but this is his first time doing kabuki.

Other cast members include Erika Toda, Akira Nakao, Shigeru Izumiya, and Saki Takaoka.

Filming begins on the 23rd. NHK will broadcast the drama during Shogatsu Sanganichi (the first three days of the New Year).

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**migimaru** · 10-25-2007, 09:15 AM

Sports Hochi reports that the date has been fixed for January 3 at 9:00pm.

Amusing quote? Erika said that Tackey playing Yukinojo was more feminine than herself.

09-18-2007, 10:55 PM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Tackey to star in "Yukinojo Henge" special Hideaki Takizawa will star in NHK's New Year jidaigeki special, titled "Yukinojo Henge." The drama is based on a 1935 film of the same name, but the story is better known by the 1963 remake directed by Kon Ichikawa, also known as "An Actor's Revenge" in the U.S. In the movie, Kazuo Hasegawa stars as Yukinojo Nakamura, an onnagata (one who plays female roles) in a kabuki troupe. When he discovers the man responsible for his parents' death, he plans for revenge with the help of a thief named Yamitaro (also played by Hasegawa). Takizawa replaces Hasegawa in the dual role of Yukinojo and Yamitaro. He has prior experience in jidaigeki and onnagata roles, but this is his first time doing kabuki. Other cast members include Erika Toda, Akira Nakao, Shigeru Izumiya, and Saki Takaoka. Filming begins on the 23rd. NHK will broadcast the drama during Shogatsu Sanganichi (the first three days of the New Year). Link to article Last edited by migimaru : 09-18-2007 at 10:59 PM.

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10-25-2007, 09:15 AM	#2
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 736	Sports Hochi reports that the date has been fixed for January 3 at 9:00pm. Amusing quote? Erika said that Tackey playing Yukinojo was more feminine than herself.