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Lucy Liu Stars in Obama-Praised 'Audition' Adaptation

9/10/2025

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Lulu Wang will direct a live-action adaptation of Katie Kitamura's novel "Audition," co-written with Martyna Majok.
Lucy Liu and Charles Melton will star, with production by Higher Ground and Laika.
The plot centers on a famous actress in Manhattan whose life changes when a young man claims to be her long-lost son.
Barack Obama praised "Audition" in his 2025 summer reading list for its exploration of identity.
Higher Ground and Laika expressed enthusiasm for the project, with Wang's Local Time also participating in production.

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Story summary

Lulu Wang will direct a live-action adaptation of Katie Kitamura's novel "Audition," co-written with Martyna Majok.
Lucy Liu and Charles Melton will star, with production by Higher Ground and Laika.
The plot centers on a famous actress in Manhattan whose life changes when a young man claims to be her long-lost son.
Barack Obama praised "Audition" in his 2025 summer reading list for its exploration of identity.
Higher Ground and Laika expressed enthusiasm for the project, with Wang's Local Time also participating in production.