Oprah Winfrey is returning to the big screen with her upcoming movie Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The actress is in front of the camera helping to tell the true story of a woman whose cells created the first human cell line that was immortal. If you are local to the Atlanta area, you are in luck! The movie is using the Peach state as its backdrop. Oprah’s movie has released a new audition for actors.
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 Date: 9/14
Paid: Yes
Roles & Requirements
Casting Taylormade is now looking to fill two extremely featured roles in the movie. They are looking for an African American woman who is age 80 and older as well as a heavy set male. Filming will be on Wednesday, August 14th so anyone who applies must be available for the shoot.
EXTREMELY FEATURED ROLES – WEDNESDAY 8/14
“THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS”
1) OLDER AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE / AGES 80+
looking for your grandfather / no acting background needed / if transportation is an issue we will also pay the person that will accompany this person as well
WORK DATE: Wednesday, September 14th
SUBJECT LINE: Older 14
2) HEAVY SET (ROTUND) MALE / CHARACTER LOOK
looking for a male that is quirky / character type / heavy set / no acting background needed
WORK DATE: Wednesday, September 14th
SUBJECT LINE: Character 14
Instructions for Submission
Actors who fit the above roles and would like to apply to the Oprah Winfrey movie casting call 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
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 area.