Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega to Star in ‘Nasty’ for Warner Bros. Clockwork
Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega are teaming up for Nasty, an upcoming sports drama directed by Mary Bronstein. The film is set to be released through Clockwork, Warner Bros.’ new independent film label.
With production expected to begin this fall, Nasty brings together an impressive cast and creative team for a story set inside the highly competitive world of Olympic gymnastics.
Outline
- What Is Nasty About?
- Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega Lead the Cast
- Mary Bronstein Directs Nasty
- Who Wrote Nasty?
- LuckyChap and Jenna Ortega Produce
- When Does Nasty Start Filming?
- Who Are the Casting Directors for Nasty?
- Nasty Casting Calls and Auditions
- Warner Bros. Expands Clockwork
- How to Find Nasty Casting Opportunities
What Is Nasty About?
Nasty is a sports drama following an athlete fighting for a coveted spot on the Olympic gymnastics team.
As the competition intensifies, the athlete begins to realize that her greatest opponent may not be another gymnast. Instead, the conflict centers on her coach, creating a story that could explore ambition, pressure, competition, and the complicated relationship between elite athletes and the people responsible for training them.
Additional details about the characters, including which roles Byrne and Ortega will play, have not yet been revealed.
Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega Lead the Cast of Nasty
Rose Byrne and Jenna Ortega are set to star in Nasty, bringing together two acclaimed performers with extensive film and television experience.
Byrne is known for movies including Bridesmaids, Spy, and Neighbors. Her television credits include Damages, Mrs. America, Physical, and Platonic. She also earned a Tony nomination for her performance in the revival of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels.
Nasty also reunites Byrne with director Mary Bronstein following their collaboration on If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Ortega is best known for starring as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. Her film credits include Scream, Scream VI, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. She is also set to appear in Klara and the Sun, the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel directed by Taika Waititi.
Mary Bronstein Directs Nasty
Mary Bronstein is directing Nasty, continuing her creative partnership with Rose Byrne.
Bronstein previously worked with Byrne on If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Their reunion on Nasty puts the filmmaker at the center of a project combining competitive sports with a potentially intense character-driven story.
Who Wrote Nasty?
The screenplay for Nasty was written by Isabella Jarosz.
The script was previously featured on the Black List, the annual survey highlighting highly regarded screenplays that have not yet been produced.
Nasty also marks Jarosz’s first screenplay sale, making the Warner Bros. project a significant career milestone for the writer.
LuckyChap and Jenna Ortega Produce Nasty
Jenna Ortega will have an expanded role behind the scenes as a producer on Nasty, in addition to starring in the movie.
LuckyChap, the production company behind projects including Barbie and Saltburn, is also producing the film.
The combination of LuckyChap, Ortega, Bronstein, Byrne, and Warner Bros.’ Clockwork label gives Nasty a high-profile team as the movie moves toward production.
When Does Nasty Start Filming?
Production on Nasty is expected to begin this fall.
Additional production details, including filming locations and the complete supporting cast, have not yet been announced.
As the project moves closer to filming, additional casting and production information could emerge.
Who Are the Casting Directors for Nasty?
Caballero Casting is one of the casting directors working on Nasty.
Casting directors are an important part of the filmmaking process, helping productions identify performers who match the creative vision for individual characters and scenes. Depending on the needs of a production, casting teams may work on principal, supporting, featured, background, or specialized talent.
With Nasty preparing for production, performers interested in potentially working on the movie may want to keep an eye on casting announcements connected to Caballero Casting and the production.
Project Casting will continue to share information about Nasty casting calls and auditions as opportunities become available.
Nasty Casting Calls and Auditions
Looking for an opportunity to work on Nasty?
Casting opportunities connected to the production can be added below as they become available.
“Nasty” Starring Jenna Ortega Casting Call for Gymnasts
Female Gymnasts Casting Call for Warner Bros. Feature Film
Job Description
An upcoming Warner Bros. feature film starring Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne is seeking experienced female gymnasts for multiple roles. Filming will take place in Louisiana, and the production is looking for skilled gymnasts with varying levels of experience and specialization. Talent should be local to Louisiana or able to work as a local hire.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform gymnastics skills as required for assigned scenes
- Work closely with the production team to execute movements safely and accurately
- Follow on-set direction and choreography as needed
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming
- Be prepared to demonstrate gymnastics abilities appropriate to the assigned role
Requirements
- Female gymnasts ages 18 and older
- Must have gymnastics experience
- Various gymnastics skill levels and areas of specialization are welcome
- Must be local to Louisiana or able to work as a local hire
- Must be comfortable performing gymnastics skills for a feature film production
Compensation
- Rates vary depending on the role and skill requirements
Warner Bros. Expands Clockwork With Nasty
Nasty will be released through Clockwork, Warner Bros.’ newly launched independent film label.
The label is led by former Neon CMO Christian Parkes and has already assembled a slate of high-profile filmmaker-driven projects.
Other projects lined up for Clockwork include The Brigands of Rattlecreek, a Western featuring Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei and directed by Park Chan-wook.
Clockwork is also behind Ti Amo!, filmmaker Sean Baker’s follow-up to Anora.
Adding Nasty to the lineup further expands the label’s growing slate of independent-minded films featuring established and emerging creative talent.
How to Find Nasty Casting Opportunities
With Nasty expected to begin production this fall, actors and entertainment professionals interested in the project should watch for official casting announcements.
Depending on the production’s needs, opportunities could potentially become available for actors, background performers, stand-ins, doubles, and specialized talent. Because the movie centers on competitive gymnastics, performers with gymnastics or athletic experience could also be relevant if such roles are announced.
No specific roles should be assumed until official casting notices are released.
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