Masaharu Fukuyama to star in taiga drama

[gensan]

In June, NHK revealed that its 2010 taiga drama will be "Ryomaden," based on the life of the historical figure Sakamoto Ryoma. The lead actor has now been unveiled, and it is none other than actor/singer Masaharu Fukuyama, who has never before appeared in an NHK series.

The supporting cast has still not been publicly announced. NHK plans to start filming in August 2009, and "Ryomaden" will start its broadcast run in January 2010.

- Tokyograph

[raluf]

I waiting this series very much.
I love Fukuyama and never seen he act in period series before.