Casting Call for African American/Mixed Men in Atlanta, GA

A featured role is now being cast for the upcoming Oprah Winfrey Movie, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”! Casting directors are looking for an African American or Mixed male to portray the younger version of an actor in the year 1950. Actors must be able to pull off the look of that era with hair that is period appropriate and no visible tattoos.

About the Movie

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line. Told through the eyes of her daughter, Deborah Lacks, played by Winfrey, the film chronicles her search to learn about the mother she never knew and to understand how the unauthorized harvesting of Lacks’ cancerous cells in 1951 led to unprecedented medical breakthroughs, changing countless lives and the face of medicine forever. [Variety]

Key Details

Shoot Location: Atlanta, GA

Shoot Dates: 8/9 and 9/13

Paid: Yes

Roles & Requirements

Casting TaylorMade is now casting African American/ Mixed race young adult who is between the ages of 21 and 27 years old. They are looking for someone with very light skin and if you have freckles it’s a plus! Anyone who applies for the movie must be local to the Atlanta, Georgia area and must be available for both shoot dates.

1)African American / Mixed Race Young Adult Ages 21-27 Yrs
Very Light Skin – Freckles Are A Plus, But Not Required, Not Slender
Location: Atlanta, Ga Or Surrounding Areas (Local Hire)
Shoot Date: Tuesday, August 9th & Tuesday, September 13th
Subject Line: Adult Cliff

Instructions for Submission

Those interested in apply to work on the show should email extrascastingTM@gmail.com with the following information:

3 Up to Date / CURRENT PHOTOS of yourself *photos do not need to be professional, selfies are fine (no filters please)*
(Well Lit & In Focus / Plain Background in Photo is Best)
-1 Face Forward
-1 Medium Length
-1 Full Length / Full Body Shot

PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE YOUR:
1. Legal Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email Address
4. Actual Age
5. Height
6. Weight
7. Top Size
8. Pant Size
9. Shoe Size
10. Car Make, Model & Year (if applicable)
11. Current City and State*please ONLY SUBMIT if you are 100% interested and available and SERIOUS about working with us in the Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas.