ABC’s ‘American Crime’ is looking for young African American actors to audition for a speaking role on American Crime season 2.
The first season of American Crime centers on a racially charged murder the subsequent trial, which are examined through the personal lives of the people involved in the crime. The case gets bigger and bigger, becoming a point of conversation in America’s views on race, class and gender politics. The series is written and executive produced by Oscar Winning Screenplay writer John Ridley.
The second season, which is scheduled to premiere midseason during the 2015–16 television season, will feature a new storyline and characters, with some actors from the first season playing different characters, including Huffman, Hutton, Regina King, Elvis Nolasco, Richard Cabral, and Lili Taylor
The second season of ‘American Crime’ takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, where a public high school student accuses several members of a private school’s championship basketball team of sexually assaulting him and then taking photos of the incident and posting them online.
Casting directors are now casting speaking roles for American Crime Season 2 as it films in Austin, Texas. Beth Sepko Casting is looking for African American men ages 17 to 22 years old to play the role of Sean. Filming will take place on Friday, September 4th.
To audition for a role on ‘American Crime’, check out the casting call details below:
‘American Crime’ Season 2 Casting Call
***AMERICAN CRIME****
We are accepting submissions for the principal speaking role of SEAN. This is not extra work!
*DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE SEEKING EXTRA WORK*
SEEKING:
-African-American males
-Age range:17-22
MUST be able to work on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
RATE: SAG-AFTRA daily contract
To submit, email us at: [email protected] and use the Subject Line: AMERICAN CRIME-SEAN
Include name, age, phone #, location (Austin?), height/weight and attach plenty of clear, well-lit, high resolution current photos both close up AND full length.
Please submit an acting resume or a BRIEF description of your acting experience.
IMPORTANT: MUST be Texas resident w/ valid Texas ID who lives in (or at least close nearby) to Austin, TX since shoots days can change at the last minute and call times are likely very early or late night. **Please don’t submit if you’re not local to the area or nearby.**
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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