While local director Jack Neo has been entertaining Singaporeans with his big-screen offerings for decades, one of his best-known works is the 2002 classic “I Not Stupid”.
The movie was so well-received that it spawned a sequel “I Not Stupid Too” in 2006.
17 years after that, Neo is now producing the third film in the series, “I Not Stupid 3”.
Source: 8world.entlife on Instagram
He’s searching for aspiring actors to be in it, and currently accepting video auditions.
The new movie was announced by Neo in a press statement on Monday (8 May), without revealing any production details and release dates.
However, he was quoted as saying by The Straits Times (ST) that “I Not Stupid 3” will centre around four children.
He hoped that through the learning process of the young protagonists, parents “can learn to connect better with their children” by letting them become “the best versions of themselves”.
Source: JackNeoCK on Facebook
They can do that, he indicated, by focusing on their children’s other talents besides academic achievements only.
It seems Neo is looking for new faces to play these four protagonists, as well as other roles.
On Monday (8 May) afternoon, Neo said in a Facebook post that he needed child and adult actors of both genders.
He invited the public, including “new immigrants from all countries”, to watch a live stream that night for more details.
Source: J Team Productions on Facebook
Later in the night, his production company J Team Productions revealed on Facebook that they’re inviting aspiring actors to submit video auditions from now till 15 May, 11.59pm.
All they have to do is upload their audition video — which should be from 30 seconds to 1 minute long — on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.
Source: J Team Productions on Facebook
To get their attention, they will have to add the hashtag #inotstupid3 and #小孩不笨3, as well as tag J Team Productions (@jteamsg) and MM2 Entertainment (@mm2singapore) on Facebook or Instagram.
More details about the audition videos were also released.
Firstly, young actors will need to be between eight and 14 years old, of either gender.
In the video, they can act out one of three different scenarios that involve:
Source: J Team Productions on Facebook
They may also create their own scenario.
As for the adults, they’re looking for “mothers from various countries”. They should be aged from their mid-30s to 50s.
The scenarios they can act out involve:
Source: J Team Productions on Facebook
They may also create their own scenario.
Applicants may also want to watch Neo’s 45 min-long live stream on Monday night to find out more about his casting requirements.
“I Not Stupid” films one and two were not only successful commercially, but also culturally significant.
That’s because they shone the spotlight on Singapore’s education system and parents who pressure their children over their exam results.
Source: Singapore International Film Festival – SGIFF on Facebook
Though 17 years have passed since the second movie, it seems these issues are still relevant, as the third instalment will reportedly focus on the current education system.
Neo has a knack for producing movies that resonate with the local audience, including “Ah Boys To Men” and “Ah Girls Go Army”.
Thus, we can almost guarantee that “I Not Stupid 3” will be a must-watch for many Singaporeans, so those who want to become famous overnight should post their auditions soon.
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Featured image adapted from @8world.entlife on Instagram and Singapore International Film Festival – SGIFF on Facebook.
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