Director Hiro Murai Reaffirms 'Bushido' Samurai Film Remains in Development
Director Hiro Murai confirmed his A24 samurai film, 'Bushido,' is still actively in development. Murai, also behind the recently renewed Apple TV+ series 'Widow's Bay,' cited unpredictable scheduling as the reason for the project's extended timeline. Details remain scarce for the high-stakes action film.
Key points
- Director Hiro Murai stated his samurai film project 'Bushido' for A24 is "still in the works."
- Murai's confirmation comes as his other recent project, Apple TV+'s 'Widow's Bay,' has been renewed for a second season.
- Murai explained that unpredictable project schedules contribute to the extended development time for 'Bushido.'
- Little is currently known about 'Bushido,' though it was previously described as a high-stakes action film.
Director Hiro Murai has provided an update on his anticipated samurai film, 'Bushido,' confirming that the project remains in active development.
Speaking to Polygon, Murai addressed the status of the film, which is being produced by A24. He explained that the extended timeline for 'Bushido' is due to the unpredictable nature of film and television production schedules. Murai is currently heavily involved with his successful Apple TV+ series, 'Widow's Bay,' which was recently picked up for a second season.
Little concrete information has been released about 'Bushido.' The film was previously described in 2024 by Deadline as a "high-stakes action film." Murai's involvement with 'Widow's Bay' has kept him busy since the conclusion of his previous directorial work on 'Atlanta' in 2022. The confirmation suggests that despite his current commitments, 'Bushido' has not been abandoned.
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