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.