Shuri-Starring Drama 'Dai Kūkō ~GATE24~' Expands Cast and Secures Netflix Global Release
The addition of a deep supporting cast and a simultaneous Netflix global rollout signals that TV Asahi is positioning this airport crime drama for international audiences, a rare move for a network Thursday-night slot.
Reporting from 1 sources: Cinema Today.
TV Asahi announced nine new regular cast members for its Thursday drama 'Dai Kūkō ~GATE24~,' starring Shuri, including Kaoru Okunuki, Sayaka Akimoto, Masaki Kaji, Shion Machida, Riku Kashima, Naoto Nishimura, Haru Tsubakihara, Seiichi Tanabe, and Mitsuru Fukikoshi. The series will also be distributed worldwide on Netflix. It premieres July 23.
The series is set at an airport's immigration and customs, following a special unit called GATE24 formed to combat international crime. The script is by Kentaro Ushio, known for 'No Side Game' and 'Black Pean,' with direction by Jota Tsunehiro. The newly announced regulars include Kaoru Okunuki as a veteran customs officer, Sayaka Akimoto as the protagonist's best friend, Masaki Kaji as the unit's coordinator, and Shion Machida as a soba shop clerk. Riku Kashima and Naoto Nishimura play ground staff and a detective, while Haru Tsubakihara is a senior immigration inspector. Seiichi Tanabe plays the airport director who opposes the unit, and Mitsuru Fukikoshi plays a detective who clashes with them. The drama will stream worldwide on Netflix, expanding its reach beyond Japan.
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- Cinema Today 趣里主演「大空港～GATE24～」田辺誠一、吹越満ら新キャスト9名発表 Netflix世界配信も決定