Are you searching for a kids or adult movie audition? Zac Efron wants you to be in his new movie “The Greatest Showman on Earth”. The Disney star is heading to New York to film his new movie that also star Oscar nominated actor Hugh Jackman. Kids and adults are now being cast for background actor and photo double roles. The movie casting call is seeking males and females who are local to the New York City area. If you have been looking for the chance to work on a movie, this is a great opportunity for you!
About the Movie
Hugh Jackman will play the showman with a specialty in hoaxing a gullible public as he creates the three-ring Barnum & Bailey Circus that made him famous. Barnum gained fame as a 19th century impresario with tours of Tom Thumb and the singer Jenny Lind; he began calling it the “Greatest Show on Earth” near the end of his career. Zac Efron would play Barnum’s right-hand man. Williams will play Jackman’s love interest and Zendaya will play a trapeze artist.
Key Details
Shoot Location: New York City
Shoot Dates: TBD
Paid: Yes
Roles & Requirements
GWC is seeking SAGAFTRA and Non-Union Albino Men and Women ages 18 and up to portray 1860s Barnum circus “oddities” for the feature film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH!
Filming dates tbd December 2016-March 2017.
Please note this film takes place in the 1860s.
Everyone must have 2 valid forms of US-issued ID to work.
No visible tattoos.
Seeking brown-haired children with short hair (light to medium skin tone – Caucasian, Latino, or Pacific Islander) aged 4-17 years, who are 2’5 to 3’6″ in height for photodouble work, ongoing from December 2016-March 2017 in NYC for the feature film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH.
Instructions for Submission
Please email submissions to showman@gwcnyc.com ad include:
-your name
-union status
-all sizes (MEN- height, weight, suit, shirt, pants, and shoe / WOMEN- height, weight, bust-waist-hip, dress, and shoe)
-recent candid/selfie that shows your current look and hairstyle
-confirm you are over 18
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Albino Actors, [your name], [your phone number].” if applying for the adult roles. For the child roles follow the below instructions.
Please note this film takes place in the 1860s. Please email name, union status (SAG-AFTRA or NonUnion), phone number, height, weight, and clothing sizes, age of child, and current picture/snapshot to showman@gwcnyc.com. Write the role for which you are submitting in the subject line of your email.