Takashi Yamazaki's Grandgear Film Casts Sam Nivola, Nico Parker

Deadline reports that Takashi Yamazaki’s first English-language film, Grandgear, has cast Sam Nivola and Nico Parker in leading roles. Paul Giamatti is reportedly in talks to join the ensemble. Yamazaki serves as writer, director, and producer, with J.J. Abrams and Glen Zipper also producing under Bad Robot.

Sony Pictures recently advanced the release date from February 18, 2028, to January 14, 2028. Filming was scheduled to begin earlier this year following an April announcement. The plot details remain undisclosed at this time.