I was a child actor, so when I started filming when I was five years old, it was a long time ago.
Hiroyuki SanadaWhen I was eight or nine years old, I saw the TV version of 47 Ronin, played by Toshiro Mifune. He played Oishi. That was my first experience. I watched every week with my brother. "Who plays Oishi tonight? Who will play Kira tonight?" And we fought every week.
Hiroyuki SanadaCarl Rinsch has a good balance between the visual and the drama and action, so I thought if he's going to direct, we can make a new, epic film. My fear was gone when I met him.
Hiroyuki SanadaI am glad to be here to create a new history in our industry. I'm very proud of this.
Hiroyuki Sanada