“Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” Japanese Theatrical Poster
A sequel to Jim Jarmusch’s 1999 action film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is apparently in-the-works, at least according to musician / actor / director, RZA.
The original film starred Forest Whitaker (Bloodsport) as a modern day samurai employed by the mafia as a hit man. The movie is highly influenced by Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samouraï, and is known for its references to Seijun Suzuki’s Branded to Kill.
Here’s the scoop from RZA himself, according to BMD (via Telerama): “Jim Jarmusch, my good buddy, and Forest Whitaker, have both signed on with me and another writer named Dallas Jackson, to executive produce another Ghost Dog. And we already have something written. So maybe Ghost Dog will make its way back to the silver screen, or small screen.”
It should be noted that Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai was RZA’s first venture into the movie business, as it served both as his acting and composing debut (predating Kill Bill a few years later).
We’ll keep you updated on Ghost Dog II as more news arrives.
