On March 27, 2013, Takarada posed for publicity photographs with director Gareth Edwards on the set of the Legendary/Warner Bros Godzilla reboot, suggesting a cameo of sorts in the new movie. His scenes were filmed, but ultimately cut from the movie.
In March 2013, Takarada took part in promotional photographs with director Gareth Edwards on the set of the Legendary/Warner Bros. Godzilla remake. Although his scenes were shot, they were later cut from the final movie.