Hollywood to possibly remake "Kansen Retto"

[Tokyograph News]

"Kansen Retto," a new film directed and written by Takahisa Zeze about a pandemic virus, is being picked up for a Hollywood remake even before the movie's completion. Zeze's film was announced in February and started shooting in March, but it won't be ready for release until next January. According to the production team at TBS, the remake contract has already reached the final stage of negotiations.

"Kansen Retto" stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as a doctor fighting against the outbreak of an unknown virus and Rei Dan as an officer of the World Health Organization. It was exhibited at the film market of the Cannes Film Festival, and the promotional materials attracted the attention of buyers even though no footage was shown at the event.

Because the contract has not been finalized, further details have not yet been released, including the name of the studio that is trying to do the remake.

Zeze's version is still in the process of shooting until mid-June, though Dan and actor Koichi Sato have already finished their scenes. Filming locations include the Philippines. Producers are aiming to have a final cut by November.

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Export title is "Pandemic" by the way.

I am from the Philippines and I read in the internet that Satoshi Tsumabuki's latest movie "Kansen Retto," is still being shot and the best part is, one of the filming locations include the Philippines. Is this true? If so, when and where in the Philippines will this (once in a lifetime opportunity for me to see Sato, if ever) happen? I really have no idea where or how to start inquiring about the details because I really want to see him in person. Not many filipinos know Satoshi so I hope I won't have a hardtime getting close to him. I would appreciate any help. Please refer to the article I saw online regarding this.