As one of the most-watched Japanese series on Netflix, “Alice in Borderland” drew in enough fans to warrant a third season, which will premiere on the streamer Sept. 25. The series originally debuted in December 2020, garnering positive comparisons to other survival-based titles like “Battle Royale.” Season 2 dropped in December 2022, and now, two years after getting renewed, Season 3 will be available to stream. Starring Kento Yamazaki as Ryōhei Arisu, Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi, and Nijirô Murakami as Shuntarō Chishiya, the science-fiction thriller packs in the action just like its source material, the graphic novel by Haro Aso. Shinsuke Satô serves as director, while Kaata Sakamoto is an executive producer.
For those interested in learning more about this hit Netflix series, such as who helped cast it, let this guide be your go-to resource.
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Set in an alternate, postapocalyptic Tokyo, “Alice in Borderland” follows a group of individuals who find themselves trapped within the deserted city where they are forced to play games to remain alive. Playing cards indicate each game’s difficulty level, and once a player enters an arena, they cannot leave because a laser in the sky will kill them if they try. If the players lose the given game, they are likely to meet certain death, while survivors are given visas, which can be extended through continued successful gameplay. However, as time passes, the games become harder to win, and the mysteries behind this world’s origin begin to unravel, leaving the players to wonder if they’ll ever be free of their purgatory.
Keiko Ogata, Yuno Kusuma, and Sawako Ohzu are the casting directors for “Alice in Borderland.” If you have an interest in jump-starting your acting career in another country, here’s how to audition internationally.
And with our insight into Netflix’s audition process and expert advice, you’ll be landing roles left and right soon enough:
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With Season 3 set to premiere on Sept. 25, there’s no word on whether the show will be renewed for a fourth installment. But if you’ve always wanted to see yourself on the small screen, these roundups feature related gigs that are casting right now:
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