Rental Family Explained

Rental Family
Director:	Hikari
Cinematography:	Takurô Ishizaka
Editing:	Thomas A. Krueger
Studio:	Sight Unseen Productions
Distributor:	Searchlight Pictures
Language:	English
Country:	United States

Rental Family is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Hikari and starring Brendan Fraser, Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira and Akira Emoto.

Cast

• Brendan Fraser
• Mari Yamamoto
  • Takehiro Hira Akira Emoto
• Nihi

Production

The film has been in development since 2019.^[1] In November 2023, Brendan Fraser was set to star in the film with Hikari directing from a script she co-wrote with Stephen Blahut.^[2] In March 2024, Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira and Akira Emoto joined the cast.^{[3] [4]}

Principal photography began on March 12, 2024, in Japan and wrapped in late May 2024.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Searchlight Teams with ‘Beef’ Director Hikari for Comedy-Drama ‘Rental Family’ (Exclusive). Borys. Kit. November 16, 2023.
2. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Brendan Fraser Finds His First Major Role After Oscar Win With Searchlight's Rental Family . . November 21, 2023 . November 21, 2023.
3. Web site: Lang . Brent . Mari Yamamoto Starring Opposite Brendan Fraser in Searchlight's 'Rental Family' (Exclusive) . . March 5, 2024 . March 5, 2024.
4. Web site: ‘Shōgun’s Takehiro Hira And Akira Emoto Join Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family’ At Searchlight. Anthony. D'Alessandro. March 18, 2024.