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Joel Torre joins Asia’s biggest stars in Viu thriller ‘kiDnap GAME’
The story centers on seven simultaneous kidnappings that draw seven strangers from different countries into a deadly survival game, where only one of them will ultimately make it out alive.
Viu has unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming pan-Asian suspense thriller kiDnap GAME, headlined by an international cast that includes acclaimed Filipino actor Joel Torre alongside Korean star Lee Joon-gi and Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi.
Set to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2026, the series has been three years in the making and was filmed across several Asian locations, including Manila.
The story centers on seven simultaneous kidnappings that draw seven strangers from different countries into a deadly survival game, where only one of them will ultimately make it out alive.
Joining Torre, Lee and Sakaguchi are Alice Ko of Taiwan, Stanley Yau of Hong Kong, Carrie Wong of Singapore and Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang of Thailand, bringing together some of Asia’s most recognizable stars in one production.
Representing the Philippines, Torre portrays Miguel, a taxi driver whose life becomes entangled in the high-stakes game unfolding across seven Asian cities. His casting marks another milestone for Philippine talent in a major international co-production.
Viu has yet to announce the series’ exact premiere date.