The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer
Stuntman/director Chad Stahelski and 87Eleven bring us an action-packed dystopian, futuristic thriller.
John Wick fans can rejoice, as the creator Chad Stahelski is set to return with a new dystopian action film titled Karōshi. This film will premiere early next year and is currently generating a lot of buzz. Lionsgate has released a captivating trailer for the movie, which has propelled it to the top of many "must see" lists for 2027.
The concept of Karōshi draws its inspiration from real-life phenomena where people die from overwork. This issue is not exclusive to Japan and other Asian countries; it also affects workers in Sweden, with around 700 fatalities annually due to excessive labor. The main cause of death is typically stress-related heart attacks, strokes, or suicide, known as "karōjisatsu" in Japan.
Writer/director Takashi Doscher has reimagined this tragic concept within a grim, futuristic Manhattan. The story unfolds in a company called Ikigai Technologies, where corporate loyalty and cultural traditions have taken over everyday life. The official premise of Karōshi reads: "An action-thriller set in a near-future Manhattan, where corporate loyalty and cultural tradition have reshaped everyday life.
When a mysterious outsider infiltrates a powerful company after a worker’s death, he exposes the violent system hidden beneath its polished surface."
The talented cast includes Teo Yoo, who plays the character Hiro, a vengeful outsider seeking justice for a deceased worker. Takashi Doscher's film also features Takehiro Hira, known for his role in the 2024 miniseries Shōgun, alongside Giancarlo Esposito, Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, Richard Harmon, Isabel May, and Show Kasamatsu.
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