Fences starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis is now casting extras in Pittsburgh.
Movie Casting PGH is now casting extras and stand-ins to work on the Denzel Washington movie Fences.
The open casting call will take place:
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 2016
FROM: 9AM-4PM
LOCATION: David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Filming will take place in and around Pittsburgh, PA from April 15th to early June 2016. Casting directors are looking for male and female background artists, children, teenagers, adults & senior citizens of all ages and ethnicities!
About Fences:
Fences is the story about a former basketball athlete who struggles to provide for his family as a trash collector in the 1950s Pittsburgh after being denied to join the Major Leagues due to being African American. The original movie took place in 1987 with James Earl Jones as the lead role. Denzel Washington won a Tony in 2010 alongside Viola Davis.
Denzel Washington will star alongside Viola Davis in the HBO film adaptation.
To audition for a role on Fences, check out the casting call details below:
Fences Casting Call
WE ARE NOW CASTING EXTRAS/STAND INS FOR THE FEATURE FILM “FENCES” STARRING DENZEL WASHINGTON & VIOLA DAVIS!
STORY LINE: Fences explores the interpersonal relationships of the Maxson family in late 1950s Pittsburgh. The head of the household Troy Maxson struggles to find his proper place in the world having been kept out of professional baseball because of his age. Throughout the story his wife (Rose), brother (Gabriel) sons (Cory and Lyons) and best friend (Bono) feel the weight of his dissatisfaction with what the world has handed him. Though their love and loyalty to one another are put through the ultimate test, the strength of their bond prevails.
OPEN CASTING CALL
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 2016
FROM: 9AM-4PM
LOCATION: David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Filming will take place in and around Pittsburgh, PA from April 15th to early June 2016. Looking for male and female background artists, children, teenagers, adults & senior citizens of all ages and ethnicities!
This film takes place in the 1950’s – 1960’s. Extras will be portraying neighbors, businessmen, church-goers, townsfolk & more!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
For more information please visit: movieextraspittsburgh.com
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!