Tak Sakaguchi to Star Alongside Iko Uwais in ‘Pendekar: Warrior’
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Tak Sakaguchi to Star Alongside Iko Uwais in ‘Pendekar: Warrior’

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Japanese action star Tak Sakaguchi has joined the cast of “Pendekar: Warrior,” set to play the nemesis of Iko Uwais. This marks Sakaguchi's first significant screen role outside of Japan.

Sakaguchi, known for his cult following in the action genre, will appear opposite Uwais in the upcoming martial-arts feature. The project represents a major step for Sakaguchi, expanding his career internationally.

Principal photography for “Pendekar: Warrior” is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Details regarding Sakaguchi’s character and the plot remain limited at this time, but he is confirmed as Uwais' on-screen adversary.

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