Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is at the center of a proposed Starz series about a $16 million gambling scandal that led to his conviction and 57-month prison sentence. The project, produced by Tony Award winner Scott Delman and directed by Justin Lin, explores themes of trust and betrayal, as Mizuhara embezzled funds while Ohtani, a victim, continued to excel in baseball.
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Starz Acquires Drama About Gambling Scandal Involving Ohtani’s Former Interpreter
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