American television host and comedian Conan O’Brien is turning Bollywood hopeful in a hilarious new promo for Conan O’Brien Must Go, leaving actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal stunned with his unconventional audition. The upcoming season of the HBO Max travel-comedy series will feature O’Brien’s India journey, including a stop in Mumbai.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal challenge Conan O'Brien

In the promo, Conan approaches Richa and Ali with a straightforward question: does he have what it takes to become a Bollywood star? Richa responds with a dry, “Everyone can dream,” while Ali tells him that he cannot simply arrive, pitch himself as a star and expect to belong in Bollywood. Their reactions leave Conan visibly shocked, but instead of backing down, he decides to prove his acting credentials.