Kemi Adetiba has opened the door to a new generation of actors with the announcement of a global casting call for her upcoming epic film, The Stool. The project, which is already generating conversation across film circles, signals another ambitious production from the award-winning Nigerian filmmaker known for creating large-scale cinematic stories that resonate both within Africa and internationally.
The announcement invites actors from around the world to audition for roles in the forthcoming film. Rather than limiting the search to traditional casting channels, Adetiba has chosen an open digital approach that allows emerging and established performers to submit auditions through social media platforms. The move reflects a growing shift in the film industry where talent discovery increasingly happens online.
According to the casting notice, interested actors are required to prepare a monologue that demonstrates their emotional depth and ability to “go there” as performers. The instruction suggests that the film will demand powerful dramatic expression and carefully considered character choices. Adetiba has emphasized that every decision made on screen carries weight, indicating that the project will rely heavily on strong performances to carry its narrative.
Participants are asked to record their performance in a setting that allows their talent to stand out clearly on camera. Once recorded, the audition video can be uploaded to platforms such as Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or TikTok. To ensure the submission reaches the production team, actors must tag the official handle @kemiadetibavisuals and include the hashtags #KAVTheStoolAuditions and #TheStoolAuditions.
The project itself is described with three central themes: power, legacy, and succession. These elements hint at a story rooted in authority, inheritance, and the complex relationships that shape leadership structures. The title, The Stool, also carries symbolic weight in many African traditions where stools often represent kingship, ancestral authority, and political legitimacy.
Within cultural and historical contexts across parts of Africa, the stool has long been regarded as a sacred symbol tied to governance and lineage. Its presence in the film’s title suggests that the narrative may explore themes of leadership struggles, generational transitions, and the responsibilities attached to inherited power.
Adetiba’s previous work has consistently demonstrated her interest in stories that combine political intrigue, human ambition, and strong character arcs. Her productions often blend cinematic scale with culturally rooted storytelling, positioning her projects within both local and global film conversations.
By launching a global casting call, the filmmaker is also expanding access to opportunities within African storytelling. For emerging actors across the continent and in the diaspora, the audition offers a rare chance to be discovered in a project led by one of Nollywood’s most recognized directors.
The announcement has already sparked enthusiasm among aspiring performers and film enthusiasts who view the project as another potential landmark production within Africa’s growing creative industry.
As anticipation builds, The Stool stands as a reminder of Nollywood’s evolving reach. With international attention increasingly focused on African cinema, projects of this scale continue to demonstrate how the continent’s stories can travel across borders while remaining grounded in cultural meaning.
For actors ready to take the opportunity, the instructions are simple: prepare a compelling monologue, record a strong performance, and submit it online. The next face of a major cinematic story may well emerge from this open call.
