Hiroshi Abe is cast in the lead role in the film “Showtime 7”. The film is a remake of the 2013 South Korean film “The Terror Live” starring Ha Jung-Woo. For the upcoming thriller, Hiroshi Abe will play former anchor and now radio show host Shinnosuke Orimoto. He receives a phone call from someone warning him of a bomb that is about to explode. In the meantime, the first teaser poster and trailer, which can be viewed on AsianWiki, have been released. The teaser poster’s caption reads “The worst live broadcast (Showtime) in history begins.”

“Showtime 7” will be released on February 7, 2025 in Japan.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Shinnosuke Orimoto (Hiroshi Abe) has been forced to leave his role as the main anchor of the Showtime 7 news program. Now, while broadcasting a live radio broadcast, he receives a phone call. The caller warns of a bomb that will explode imminently. Shinnosuke Orimoto thinks the caller is joking and rejects the call. Right after, a massive explosion occurs at a power plant. The suicide bomber appoints Shinnosuke Orimoto as negotiator. Shinnosuke Orimoto sees the incident as an opportunity to reclaim the main anchor spot on Showtime 7. He then sits on the anchor seat of Showtime 7 and begins an emergency live broadcast.