ATLANTA – **NEW PROJECT NOTICE**
Sony FEATURE FILM: HAROLD and the PURPLE CRAYON
BACKGROUND Casting Notice
(Must be available for ALL dates-NO EXCEPTIONS! This is a 3 day booking)
DATES NEEDED:
- Monday 1/31/22-Covid test
- Wednesday 2/2/22-Film
- Thursday 2/3/22-Film
- Friday 2/4/22-Film
**THIS IS A FULLY VACCINATED SET – All Crew, Standins and Background working this project MUST be VACCINATED. Covid Testing is still required**
Location: Atlanta, GA area
Pay RATES:
Filming dates $88.00/8 hours + overtime if applicable (+$25 car bump PER filming day if booked with car)
Covid tests: $22.00/2 hours
ROLE CASTING – Pedestrians & Pedestrians with CARS (No WHITE cars please)
Age range: 18-65, variety of conservative types.
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- Remain available for the entire scheduled shoot.
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- Seeking 5 women of other ethnicities.
- Seeking 10 men of different ethnicities.
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- Dre: Black, ages 21–25.
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We’re seeking a Black female actor, age 5-8, to play Marie — the lead and emotional anchor of the film. The role carries the film’s POV and narrative weight throughout. This is not a supporting or background role — we need a child performer with genuine acting experience and demonstrated range, someone who can carry sustained emotional beats on camera, not just deliver lines.
We’d love to receive submissions including:
Reel showing dramatic range (not just commercial work)
Resume with prior film/TV credits
Recent photo
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Thank you for your time — looking forward to seeing what you've got!
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CASTING CALL — LITTLE FIVE
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Little Five
ROLES: Background Talent
SHOOT DATES: August 15 through September 1
AVAILABILITY: Various Chicago filming dates throughout the production period
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois and surrounding suburbs
RATE: $136.40/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
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• Must not have already received an availability check for Little Five
• Must be interested in working as background talent on the project
• Must be available for various filming dates in Chicago and surrounding suburbs
• Call times vary depending on production needs
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
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