Oprah’s New Show ‘Queen Sugar’ Casting Now!

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New Oprah Winfrey show casting children for specific roles 

Oprah Winfrey’s upcoming television series, ‘Queen Sugar’, is filled with opportunities for both teens and adults. Small roles, extras, and stand-ins are required for the television series. Caballero Productions is producing the show. The casting directors of Caballero Productions have announced that they are currently looking for people from different ages including teens, adults, and kids.

If you feel that your child has a flare for acting and is confident in front of the camera, then this is a remarkable chance for them. The casting directors are also looking for adults who are actual basketball players or have experience.

The filming of ‘Queen Sugar’ will begin at the end of February or the start of March.  The shooting will take place in New Orleans Louisiana and Saint James Parish Area.

About the Show

Oprah Winfrey has created the show along with Ava DuVernay (Selma). She is also co-producing and co-directing the show along with DuVernay.

Oprah Winfrey has also previously worked with DuVernay in ‘Selma’, the popular film released in 2014. Oprah’s network, OWN, has ordered 13 episodes of ‘Queen Sugar’. Ava DuVernay is the lead writer and director of the show.

The show is directed entirely by women, but the casting will include people from all genders. The show is based off of the novel with the same title. Natalie Baszile is the author of the novel. The story of ‘Queen Sugar’ revolves around two sisters, Nova Bordelon and Charlie Bordelon. Rutina Wasley is playing the role of Nova Bordelon and Dawn-Lyen Gardner is playing the role of Charlie Bordelon.

One of the sisters is a journalist and lives in New Orleans. The other sister lives with her teen daughter in Los Angeles. The second sister inherits a sugarcane farm in New Orleans, and moves with her daughter there.

Oprah Winfrey is also the executive producer of the show. She will also be playing a recurring role in the upcoming series.

Details and Requirements

If you are interested in working with a fun team on an exciting set, then read the details and requirements for the casting below. If you find yourself suitable for these roles, then send your profiles as soon as possible.

Casting for Paid Background Actors

  • Show Name: ‘Queen Sugar’
  • Production House: Caballero Production
  • Executive Producer: Oprah Winfrey
  • Writer/Director/Producer: Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay
  • Filming Location: St. James Parish and New Orleans
  • Filming Dates: Mid February to July

Following recurring roles are required for filming.

  • Children who are able to take off of their schools for a few days for filming
  • Weathered looking faces or adults with REAL FARMING experience
  • Required ethnicities for adults are Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and Latino
  • Latino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian children are also required

Instructions for Submission

Send your profiles to Queensugarcasting@gmail.com.

When entering the subject of your email, make sure to write GENERAL SUBMISSION.

Include the following requirements in the details and submissions in email body.

  • Name
  • Age
  • Ethnicity
  • Contact number
  • Height
  • Weight
  • City of residency
  • Availability of reliable transportation

Requirement for Pictures

You need to include at least two clear and current photos in your email profile. The photos can be taken with professional cameras or mobile phones. All the pictures should be clearly visible.

  • One of the pictures should be a full body picture.
  • The second one should be head shot. Make sure to take a clear picture.

Important Notice

People with farming experience will be preferred for this recurring role.

Casting Call for Former College Basketball Players

  • Show Name: ‘Queen Sugar’
  • Production House: Caballero Production
  • Executive Producer: Oprah Winfrey
  • Writer/Director/Producer: Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay
  • Filming Location: New Orleans
  • Filming Date: February 28, 2016 (subject to change)
  • Pay rate: TBA (featured rate)

The casting directors of ‘Queen Sugar’ are looking for males with former basketball playing experience. Here are the details for the recurring roles:

  • The casting directors are looking for men from all ethnicities.
  • Age requirement: 22-35

**DO NOT send your profile if you have aspirations to play in the college level team.

**DO NOT submit if you are already playing in your collegiate basketball team.

Submission Requirements

Send your profiles to queensugarcasting@gmail.com.

Enter the subject line BASKETBALL PLAYER.

Include the following requirements in the details and submissions in email body.

  • Name
  • Age
  • Ethnicity
  • Contact number
  • Height
  • Weight
  • City of residency
  • Availability of reliable transportation

Requirement for Pictures

You need to include at least two clear and current photos in your email profile. Stand in front of a clear wall and ask someone to take your photo. The photos can be taken with professional cameras or mobile phones. All the pictures should be clearly visible on smart phones.

  • One of the pictures should be full body picture.
  • The second one should be head shot. Make sure to take clear picture. Selfies and pictures with hats and sunglasses will not be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Make sure to enter a short bio of your basketball experience in the email body.

This is an amazing opportunity for people looking to start their career in the showbiz. The casting directors will pick the talent on a timely basis and notify you.

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