Casting Call for Boys to Play Boy Scouts in NYC
Amazon is filming a new original film called “Wonderstruck”. The movie is starring Academy Award winning actress Julianne Moore and three time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams. Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking boys who are 9 to 13 years old to play Boy Scouts in the upcoming movie that is filming in New York City.
About the Movie
It will tell the story of a young boy in the Midwest and a young girl in New York simultaneously and how their lives intersect fifty years later. The movie is based on a children’s book. According to Variety, “Wonderstruck” traces the gradually weaving stories, though set 50 years apart, of two deaf children who both wish their lives had been different: Rose dreams of a mysterious actress, Ben of the father he has never known. Their stories will finally intertwine as both children set out on quests to find what they are missing: A family. Wonderstruck is starring Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams.
Key Details:
Shoot Location: New York City
Shoot Date: June 25
Shoot Time: Night Shoot, approx 5pm – 1:30am
Fitting Date: June 9th
Roles & Requirements
Seeking non union boys any ethnicity around 9-13 years to portray 1970s Boy Scouts
This scene takes place in 1977. Must have some length to their hair. Hair should be shaggy and come over the ears or styled in a kinky or curly afro. No crew cuts, shaved heads, etc.
Dyed & highlighted hair is fine but no bright unnatural colors (blue, pink, purple, green, etc).
Fitting will be on Thursday, June 9th
Shoot will be in New York City
The roles will film on Sat 6/25
Night Shoot- call time will most likely be 5pm-1:30am***
Instructions for Submission
To submit please email a current photo of your child to wonderstruck@gwcnyc.com with subject line reading:
Your Child’s Name, Boy Scouts, Union Status, Phone #
In the body of the email please include:
-Your Child’s Name
-Union Status
– Your Child’s Age and Date of Birth
– Confirmation of work permit & expiration date (If you have)
-Availability for fitting Thurs 6/9
-Availability for shoot Sat 6/25
– Confirmation OK with night shoot
-Confirm you are ok with haircut/ hair alterations if necessary.
-ALL SIZES: Height, Weight, Waist measurement, Shirt measurement & Shoe
-RECENT NON-PROFESSIONAL photos that show your child’s current look and hairstyle