Weak Hero Producer Warns of Casting Scams Amid Season 3 Rumors
The warning comes as fan speculation about Weak Hero Class 3 circulates online, but no official plans for a new season have been confirmed.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
Playlist Studio, the production company behind the live-action Weak Hero series, has warned the public about individuals impersonating casting staff for a potential third season. The company stated it is not conducting street casting and urged anyone approached to report the incidents through official channels.
Playlist Studio issued the warning after reports surfaced of people falsely claiming to be responsible for casting Weak Hero Class 3. In a statement shared on social media, the company said it had identified cases of such impersonation and emphasized it is not conducting any street casting at this time. The company urged anyone who has encountered these approaches or suffered damage to report them through official channels. Recent posts on online communities and social media had claimed individuals were being street-cast for the possible third season, often accompanied by unverified photos. While some fans expressed excitement, others questioned the legitimacy of the methods. No official plans for Weak Hero Class 3 have been confirmed. The first season debuted in 2022 on Wavve and arrived on Netflix in March 2025, followed by Weak Hero Class 2 on Netflix in April 2025.
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