Yellow Face (2025): Cast & Ratings
Yellow Face is a 2025 comedy directed by Leigh Silverman, starring Daniel Dae Kim as DHH, Ryan Eggold and Francis Jue. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds 70% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Leigh Silverman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PBS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yellow Face About?
The premise of Yellow Face without spoilers.
David Henry Hwang’s comedy follows an Asian American playwright who publicly challenges “yellowface” casting practices in theater. After criticizing the controversial casting in the musical "Miss Saigon," he inadvertently finds himself in a similar situation when a white actor is cast in the lead role of his own play. The story explores themes of cultural appropriation and the complexities of representation in the performing arts.
Yellow Face Cast & Characters
Daniel Dae Kim leads the cast as DHH, with Ryan Eggold as Marcus and Francis Jue as HYH & Others. Directed by Leigh Silverman; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leigh Silverman
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Daniel Dae Kim as DHH -
Ryan Eggold as Marcus - Francis Jue as HYH & Others
- Greg Keller as Reporter
Also Starring in Yellow Face
· 3 more- Marinda Anderson Actor B
- Shannon Tyo Leah & Others
- Kevin Del Aguila Actor A
Yellow Face Reviews & Ratings
Yellow Face holds 70% on TMDB.
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TMDB 70% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 3.6 /5
481 ratings
See on Letterboxd
Yellow Face Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Official Preview | Broadway's Best 2025 | Great Performances on PBS
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Yellow Face FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Yellow Face, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yellow Face?
Yellow Face runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Yellow Face released?
Yellow Face was released on May 16, 2025.
Who directed Yellow Face?
Yellow Face was directed by Leigh Silverman.
Who is in the cast of Yellow Face?
Yellow Face stars Daniel Dae Kim as DHH, Ryan Eggold as Marcus and Francis Jue as HYH & Others, among 7 credited actors.
How is Yellow Face rated?
Yellow Face has 70% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Yellow Face have a post-credit scene?
No. Yellow Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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