Taiga Drama Lead Role to Be Decided by 'Local Supermarket Loyalty Points' as Auditions Are Scrapped
In an unprecedented twist, the race for the lead role in the next Taiga historical drama is being fought not through script readings, but over who can buy the most discounted eggs. While a veteran actor was penalized for using coupons, a rising star is closing in by buying mayonnaise by the case. 'Only someone who truly feels the pain of inflation can portray a feudal lord's anguish,' the producer says.