News Summary

• u.s. indie Rising Swan Entertainment is gearing up to shoot female-led action thriller Iris.
• Around 40% of the film will be shot in Japan with Toei providing studio facilities, casting support, production personnel and creative collaboration on production design and stunt coordination.
• Co-written by Swan and Bryan Hwang, the film combines action noir, psychological mystery and samurai mythology in a story set between modern Paris and feudal Japan.
• Production is scheduled to begin in fall 2026 across Spain and Japan, with casting currently underway.