The Open Call

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Announced: second round of open audition concluded, about 200 of roughly 14,000 applicants passed · 2026-06-09
Release: movie · 2027 · Japan · 2026-06-09

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Aug 12

Yamada Takayuki Audition Show Adds Asano, Takaishi, Muro as Guest Partners

The documentary series THE OPEN CALL -MAIN PARTNER Yamada Takayuki-, which follows a large-scale audition to cast the lead roles in an original film slated for theatrical release in 2027, will begin streaming exclusively on Lemino on October 1. Guest partners Tadanobu Asano, Akari Takaishi, and Muro Tsuyoshi will join the project, which received about 14,000 applications from Japan and abroad.

Jun 9

Takayuki Yamada's Open Audition Cuts 14,000 Applicants to 200 in Second Round

The second round of the open audition "THE OPEN CALL," led by actor Takayuki Yamada as main partner and judge, has concluded. About 200 of roughly 14,000 total applicants passed the first round, a pass rate of approximately 1.5%. The audition seeks main cast members for an original film scheduled for theatrical release in 2027. The entire process will stream exclusively on Lemino this fall.