Prime Video is adapting the popular Korean mystery drama Quiz from God for Japanese audiences, with Shotaro Mamiya stepping into the lead role. Mamiya will play Haruto Hatsushima, a gifted forensic pathologist who investigates deaths that are difficult to explain. The series moves between medical mysteries and the stories of the people behind them, while also exploring the secrets Haruto has been keeping about his own past and health.
Mamiya first heard about the role a decade ago
The actor revealed that his manager first mentioned the possibility of him playing the character when he was in his early twenties. There is a long history between Shotaro Mamiya and the Haruto role. That was also what prompted him to watch the original Korean drama. That was what led me to watch the original Korean series. After many twists and turns along the way, once the project officially got underway last autumn, we moved into production in no time. Mamiya also spoke about working with the producers, several of whom have known him for a long time. He added, “The three producers on this project are people who have known me for a long time, and I am truly delighted that we have been able to bring this work to life together. This was my first time working with the director, but we were able to build a relationship of mutual trust as we progressed through meetings, script readings, and filming. I sincerely hope that audiences will enjoy this series. I myself am very much looking forward to seeing the finished product. “When we came together for the first time on this project, he was tasked with portraying a character whom others call a ‘genius. This led us to start from the very fundamental question: what does it truly mean to be a genius? I recall having in-depth discussions with Mamiya on this very topic. As the story progresses, audiences will get to know the person behind the reputation. I believe it is thanks to Mamiya that we were able to bring this portrait of Haruto to life. Quiz from God is produced by Kansai Television Co., Ltd., with The Icon handling production. The writing team includes Takayuki Ichikawa, Sayaka Shito, Sayaka Abe and Shunki Hashizume, while Shu Kanematsu has composed the music. Takashi Yoneda, Hiroko Okamitsu and Akihiko Takaishi are the producers.
In a statement, he said, “About ten years ago, when I was in my early twenties, my manager first told me that they wanted me to take on this role in this drama. the actor said they developed a strong working relationship while making the series Although this was his first project with Hashizume. “I had always thought of Mamiya as an actor with remarkable range — someone who can transform from a tough delinquent to a fresh-faced young man to a comedic character, revealing a different side of himself with every role,” Hashizume said. The director said Haruto will not remain the distant and intimidating figure viewers meet at the beginning. He said, “At first, Haruto appears as an unapproachable ‘genius,’ but as the story unfolds, he gradually reveals himself as ‘Haruto the human being.
