New Drama has Nagase Tomoya in Disguises

'Karei naru Spy', starring Nagase Tomoya, Fukada Kyoko and veteran actor Watari Tetsuya will begin airing on Japan NTV starting July 18th. Nagase will play the role of a con-artist, who's been convicted on 13 counts and is serving a 30 year prison term. In an effort to protect the population, the Japanese government offer his release in exchange for his services. As a secret agent, Nagase will work to protect the country's security and to prevent terrorism in Japan.

Watari Tetsuya will be playing the Prime Minister in the series. Watari and Nagase have worked together five years ago on the series 'Otouto'. Collaborating again, Watari believes that Nagase's acting will definitely bring flair and charisma into the character.

Nagase must take on various disguises in the new series. He will pose as a teacher, doctor and even as a Korean superstar. It will be a challenging role for him. Nagase also praises his co-star, saying that Tetsuya is suave and well-suited for his role as Prime Minister. Let's see if the Japanese version of 'Catch Me If You Can' can achieve a breakthrough.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ http://asianfanatics.net

Kyoko Fukada joins Tomoya Nagase's spy team

Kyoko Fukada has been announced as a cast member in NTV's upcoming drama series that stars Tomoya Nagase as a swindler recruited as a government spy. The show was first revealed last month, but it still does not have an official title.

Previous reports said that the show would include a "Bond girl"-type character named Dorothy. It was recently confirmed that fashion model Anne has been cast as the "Bond girl," but it appears that Dorothy is actually a different character that will be played by Fukada.

The character of Dorothy, also a member of Nagase's team, has been established as an elite spy with previous experience as part of the UK's intelligence agency MI6. Like Nagase, Fukada's role will require her to dress up in various disguises, such as a nurse, a bus guide, and a nun.

Nagase and Fukada's last drama series together was "Kanojo ga Shinjatta" in 2004. This new one will start next month on Saturday nights.

Source: Tokyograph