Development The TV series
La Grande Maison Tokyo, which aired in 2019, was well received and received high ratings. Since in the last episode, Obana hinted that he would continue his challenge abroad next, many viewers expressed a desire for a sequel after the broadcast. However, due to the proliferation of
COVID-19 from 2020, a sequel could not be filmed. In June, it was announced that a sequel set in Paris as
La Grande Maison Paris would be made into a movie. The film is a sequel to the special episode as a prequel, with the first-class colleagues at
La Grande Maison Tokyo led by Obana and their new additions aiming to win three
Michelin stars in Paris. Kimura and the rest of the main cast took on the challenge of performing the same amount of lines in French as they did in Japanese.
Casting Takuya Kimura, the lead actor, said that all the cast and staff of
La Grande Maison Tokyo were special attached to this film, so he was happy to see them again after five years. His character, Obana, had always dreamed of winning three
Michelin stars in Paris, but had never achieved it, so Kimura thought it's a big deal that he is trying again to achieve his dream. He said in an interview, "I'm sad that the filming is over. I was able to make many memories in Japan and Paris. In Paris, I had time to relax and even went out for dinner with my co-stars. I was able to go sightseeing in
Montmartre and the
Eiffel Tower, and I thought it was such a fun experience. As I worked on the film together with actors and staff from many different countries, I felt that the pursuit of dreams is the same regardless of country. I believe that we were able to express in the story of this film that we are all working together toward the same goal. I hope that when you see the characters pursuing their dreams, you too will receive the courage to say, 'If you aim for it, you can do it!.'"
Yoshinori Masakado is a member of Japanese boy band
Ae! group.
Ae! group made its CD debut in May 2024, but Masakado had been an actor since his trainee days in the
Kansai region of Japan. He first appeared in BS Nippon Corporation's TV series
Love Sickness and the Bastard Gang in 2019, and then went on to an acting career that included playing the protagonist's sister's lover in
NHK asadora TV series
Scarlet and a solo stage lead role in
Vincent in Brixton in 2022. He said in an interview, "I am very happy because I never thought I would be able to work with Mr. Kimura, who is my great senior, at my age. I had a very luxurious time working with veteran actors. I would like to grow and cherish what I have learned here. I am very attached to the character I played, so I hope I will leave a lasting impression among the unique characters. The story of the movie is like a
shonen manga, and I was moved by the joy of winning more victories. I myself am looking forward to seeing the finished film." Director Tsukahara explained the reason for Masakado's permed hair. The casting of Masakado came from a recommendation from producer Iyoda.
Music Continuing from TV series, the music is by Hideakira Kimura. The film's theme music is an
orchestral arrangement of familiar music from the previous TV series. To promote the film,
Tatsuro Yamashita, who composed the theme song for the previous TV series, wrote a new song, "Santé." "Santé" means "
toast" in French. == Promotion ==