Actors Takako Matsu and Sadao Abe discussed unexpected personal challenges during an interview broadcast on April 28 [3].
The conversation highlights the unpredictable nature of high-profile production schedules and the personal anecdotes the actors share while promoting their first commercial collaboration.
During the interview, Abe, 56 [2], recalled a frightening experience that occurred while filming a new television commercial for NTT Docomo Business. He described an incident on a highway where a flying stone struck the vehicle's windshield, causing it to crack. "I was in the car, and do you know about flying stones? A flying stone suddenly hit on the highway, and the windshield got a little crack. I was really frightened," Abe said [1].
Matsu, 48 [1], shared a different kind of crisis involving her wardrobe at a recent awards ceremony. She described wearing a dress that resembled a tube-top jumpsuit. Matsu said the garment unexpectedly began to slip down during the event.
The two actors are appearing together for the first time in a commercial where they portray a business executive and a sales representative. According to reports, the pair found the professional distance between their characters challenging to navigate, as they are more commonly known for playing married couples on screen [3].
The new commercial is scheduled for release on Oct. 29 [4].
“"I was really frightened," Abe said.”
The public sharing of these mishaps serves as a humanizing promotional tactic for the NTT Docomo Business campaign. By contrasting the professional roles of a manager and salesperson with real-life vulnerabilities, the actors build rapport with the audience ahead of the October release.
