‘The Comedian‘ starring Robert De Niro and Jennifer Aniston is now casting real NYC wedding bands.
Robert De Niro’s The Comedian is looking for a real wedding band to work on a Jewish wedding scene filming March 2nd and 3rd.
According to the casting call, casting directors are looking for a “4-5 piece band with 1-2 singers that can perform the Hora and other wedding staples such as “Don’t Stop Believing,” etc.”
About The Comedian:
Jennifer Aniston will star opposite Robert De Niro in the drama The Comedian. De Niro will play a Don Rickles-style stand-up comic who specializes in insults, with the script’s stand-up material written by Comedy Central Roast mainstay Jeffrey Ross. Aniston will play a woman who becomes close to the comic after meeting him at a wedding.
To audition for a role on The Comedian, check out the casting call details below:
The Comedian Open Casting Call
New Feature Film THE COMEDIAN starring Robert DeNiro is seeking a real Wedding Band for work in Jewish Wedding scenes tentatively scheduled for March 2nd & 3rd.
Specifically seeking a 4-5 piece band with 1-2 singers that can perform the Hora and other wedding staples such as “Don’t Stop Believing,” etc.
Please email [email protected] and include:
-name of band
-main contact person & phone number
-recent photos of band
-links to videos/recordings/performances
-please note union statuses (SAGAFTRA or non-union) of all band members
-what instruments are included and names of each player
-availability for March 2nd & 3rd
-confirm band knows and can perform songs noted above
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Wedding Band, [band name], [your name], [phone number].”
Everyone MUST be 18 or older and have 2 valid forms of US issued ID to fill out an I-9.
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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