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Malaysian actor Zahiril Adzim seeks new talent for action-comedy film
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Malaysian actor Zahiril Adzim seeks new talent for action-comedy film

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian actor Zahiril Adzim plans to produce a new action-comedy film.
  • He and the producer are holding an open casting call to find a new female lead.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to act and possess basic martial arts skills.

Malaysian actor Zahiril Adzim is setting his sights on producing a new action-comedy film in the near future. Adzim, whose full name is Muhammad Zahiril Adzim Mohd Mokhta, 42, revealed that he and the film's producer are preparing to launch an open audition to discover fresh talent for a key female role.

"I want to produce an action-comedy film, God willing. The other actors have all been agreed upon by myself and the producer," Adzim shared via a post on his Threads account. "However, there is one female role that we feel warrants an open audition. We want to find new talent."

I want to produce an action-comedy film, God willing. The other actors have all been agreed upon by myself and the producer. However, there is one female role that we feel warrants an open audition. We want to find new talent.

โ€” Zahiril AdzimAnnouncing his intention to produce an action-comedy and the plan for an open audition for a female role.

Elaborating on the criteria for the role, the actor, known for his iconic portrayal of Daim in the popular series 'Juvana,' outlined specific requirements. The casting call is open to women aged 18 to 35 who can act and have some proficiency in fighting. "If I open an open audition for a female role aged 18 to 35, who can act, can fight a little, and has basic martial arts skills, that would be even better. Is anyone interested?"

Zahiril Adzim first gained widespread recognition through films such as 'Kami The Movie' and 'Bunohan.' His role in 'Juvana' solidified his status as one of Malaysia's leading male actors. He has been married to actress Shera Aiyob since November 20, 2011, and the couple has a son named Nadi Anaqi.

If I open an open audition for a female role aged 18 to 35, who can act, can fight a little, and has basic martial arts skills, that would be even better. Is anyone interested?

โ€” Zahiril AdzimDescribing the desired qualifications for the female lead in his upcoming film.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.