Extra wrestling content material is coming to Netflix quickly. A biographical drama about beloved Japanese wrestling heel Dump Matsumoto will premiere in September 2024. We’re monitoring what it is advisable learn about The Queen of Villains, together with the plot, solid, trailers, and Netflix launch date.
The Queen of Villains is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Authentic biographical drama collection primarily based on the profession of the larger-than-life feminine Japanese wrestler Dump Matsumoto. Jun’ya Ikegami and Osamu Suzuki wrote the collection, whereas Kazuya Shiraishi directed it. Shinichi Takahashi is the manager producer, and Osamu Suzuki is listed as a producer.
Netflix’s in-house manufacturing studio, Netflix Studios, is behind the collection.
When is The Queen of Villains coming to Netflix?
Netflix has nonetheless but to announce an official launch date for The Queen of Villains. Nonetheless, we’ve heard {that a} preliminary launch date of September nineteenth, 2024 has been set.
Bear in mind, all launch dates are topic to vary.
What’s the plot of The Queen of Villains?
The synopsis for The Queen of Villains has been sourced from IMDb:
“Tells the story {of professional} feminine wrestler Dump Matsumoto, who achieved fame within the 1980’s. As a younger lady, Dump Matsumoto hoped to turn into a profitable skilled wrestler whereas taking part in an excellent character. She bought fired from her job and makes the fateful resolution to carry out as an evil character.”
Who’s Dump Matsumoto?
The beloved Japanese feminine wrestler first made a reputation for herself within the Nineteen Eighties in All Japan Girls’s Professional Wrestling. As a heel (villain), she terrorized the feminine roster and led the Atrocious Alliance steady, which consisted of Crane Yu, Condor Saito, and Bull Nakano.
One in every of Matsumoto’s largest rivalries might be outlined by her feud with the Crush Gals, aka Nagayo Chigusa and Lioness Asuka.
Condor Saito (left), Dump Matsumoto (middle) and Bull Nakano (proper) of the Atrocious Alliance
Who’re the solid members of The Queen of Villains?
Yuriyan Retriever will likely be taking part in the lead position of Dump Matsumoto. The actress has but to star in a Netflix undertaking however is understood in Japan for her position within the movie Spaghetti Code Love as Meguro Umeko. As for tv exhibits, She’s solely had one different lead position as Mikako in Charismatic Yoga Teacher Mikako’s Unsustainable Love, the remaining coming in supporting roles.
Image: Yuriyan Retriever (left) and Dump Matsumoto (proper)
Karata Erika will play the position of Nagayo Chigusa. The Japanese actress has starred in a Netflix Authentic earlier than, having starred within the Korean fantasy drama Arthdal Chronicles as Karika Xabara.
Image: Karata Erika (left) and Nagayo Chigusa (proper)
Gouriki Ayame will play the position of Lioness Asuka. The Japanese actress, mannequin, and singer has but to star in a Netflix undertaking. She has held a number of tv roles over the previous a number of years, starring in exhibits corresponding to Kanojo no Ura Sekai: Toshiro Aspect, Mr. Housekeeper, and FACE ~ Cyber Crime Particular Crew.
Image: Gouriki Ayame (left) and Lioness Asuka (proper)
When and the place was The Queen of Villains filmed?
Filming occurred in Saitama, Japan, between January fifth, 2023, and October 1st, 2023.
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