Joko Anwar Opens Open Casting for Latest Film, No Acting Experience Required

Kapanlagi.com - Joko Anwar has officially opened open casting for his latest film produced in collaboration with Come and See Pictures. The announcement was made via social media inviting the public who meet the criteria to participate in the selection process. Interestingly, this opportunity is open to anyone, including those without professional acting experience. Registration is open until July 13, 2026, with several characters being sought by the production team.

1. Joko Anwar Seeks New Talent for His Latest Film

Joko Anwar Open Casting Announcement © instagram.com/jokoanwar

Through his official announcement, Joko Anwar invites the public to participate in the casting process for the latest film produced by Come and See Pictures. The production team emphasizes that participants do not need to have professional acting experience to apply.

As long as they feel suitable for the required characters, anyone has the opportunity to take part in the selection. This open casting is a chance for new talent to showcase their abilities in the Indonesian film industry.

2. Five Characters Needed by the Production Team

Come and See Pictures is casting for five different characters. The criteria include a Javanese man aged 55–65 years who is authoritative and fluent in Javanese, a Javanese man aged 30–40 years with strong charisma and the ability to speak Javanese, and a Javanese woman aged 40–55 years who has a maternal aura.

Additionally, the production team is also looking for a Caucasian man aged 45–60 years who can speak Dutch, as well as a Middle Eastern-looking man aged 35–45 years with strong facial expressions.

3. Registration Requirements and Documents to Prepare

Participants are asked to prepare several documents, including recent photos in close-up, medium shot, and full body, complete personal data, curriculum vitae (if available), showreel or acting video, and a monologue recording that matches the chosen character.

All documents should be sent via email with a subject format that has been specified according to the character category and the applicant's full name.

4. Registration Closes on July 13, 2026

The open casting registration process will close on July 13, 2026. After all documents are received, the production team will conduct an administrative selection process before determining the candidates who will proceed to the next stage.

Come and See Pictures also emphasizes that only participants who fit the character requirements will be contacted to participate in the further casting process. This opportunity is a rare chance for those who wish to start an acting career with director Joko Anwar.

(kpl/rsp)