Sundance’s “DIDI” Lead Role Open Casting Call

Sundance’s “Didi” lead role open casting call: Searching for the next rising star in Fremont, CA.

Are you a talented young actor passionate about storytelling and with a unique background? Look no further! Sundance’s upcoming feature film, “DIDI,” is holding an open casting call for the lead role of Chris Wang, also known as Wang-Wang. This exciting opportunity is perfect for boys aged 12 to 15, specifically those who are Chinese-American or Taiwanese-American. If you have conversational Mandarin skills and skateboarding experience, that’s even better! Read on to learn more about this remarkable character and the chance to showcase your talent on the big screen.

“DIDI” is an eagerly anticipated independent film set to start shooting in Fremont, CA, this July. The story revolves around Chris Wang, a remarkable young individual navigating the complexities of adolescence. Chris, nicknamed Wang-Wang, is an impressionable, angsty, and charismatically brace-faced teenager. He’s an avid manga enthusiast, an amateur cameraperson, and a skate nerd. However, beneath his outward interests lies a struggle to comprehend his identity fully. Chris grapples with feeling too Asian for the white kids and too white for the Asian kids. As the lead character, Chris’s journey of self-discovery forms the heart of this captivating film.

Chris Wang, played by a talented young actor, is a Chinese-American or Taiwanese-American boy aged 12 to 15. His charm lies in his impressionable nature and ability to see the world through a unique lens. Chris is a manga fan who finds solace in captivating stories and expressive artwork. He’s an amateur cameraperson, capturing his thoughts and experiences through the lens of a camera. Additionally, his passion for skateboarding fuels his desire for freedom and self-expression.

The filmmakers seek an actor who can portray Chris’s complex inner struggle with authenticity and depth. Chris’s search for his identity, caught between cultural influences, offers a relatable and thought-provoking narrative that will resonate with audiences.

This casting call presents an incredible opportunity for talented boys who align with the character description. If you have a Chinese-American or Taiwanese-American background and fall within the age range of 12 to 15, you could be the one to bring Chris Wang to life on the big screen. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or have previous experience, this is a chance to showcase your talent to a wide audience at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival and beyond.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and become the face of a highly anticipated Sundance film. Take a leap of faith, embrace your uniqueness, and audition for “DIDI” today!

How to apply?

Check out the casting call breakdown below to audition for a role in the upcoming production.

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Sundance’s “DIDI” Lead Role Open Casting Call

CASTING CALL

For the lead in the feature film — DIDI

Starts shooting this July in Fremont, CA

SEEKING: 

• BOYS 12-15, CHINESE-AMERICAN OR TAIWANESE-AMERICAN.
• CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN IS A PLUS!
• SKATEBOARD EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS!

CHRIS WANG, aka WANG-WANG ( 12-15) — Male, Chinese-American or Taiwanese-American — Impressionable, angsty, and Charmingly bracefaced- Manga enthusiast. amateur cameraperson, and skate nerd. Wrestles with a complex inner sense Of identity that he can’t fully comprehend yet: too Asian for the white kids, too white for the Asian kids. LEAD. 

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