8Ball and MJG Biopic Atlanta Casting Call for Speaking Roles

Upcoming 8Ball and MJG Biopic is now casting speaking roles in Atlanta, Georgia.

Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia this August 2018.

Producers are seeking the following types:

1. [8 BALL]18 to 24 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 16yr old & 20yr old). Heavyset with Dark skin tone. Confident, southern, street smart and hood. Wants nothing more but to leave his small town and be a rapper.
2. [MJG]18 to 24 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 16yr old & 20yr old). Tall and thin with Dark skin tone. Laid back, southern, street smart and hood. Mild mannered but ready to hit the stage at any time.
3. [YOUNG B] 12 to 14 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 13yr old) Heavyset & dark skin. Outgoing and foul mouthed middle schooler. (must be comfortable with adult language)
4. [YOUNG M] 12 to 14 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 13yr old) Tall, thin & dark skin. Cool and confident middle schooler. (must be comfortable with adult language)
5. [JUDY] 18 to 24 years old, Black/African American female (to play 16-18). Thin/average built with cocoa skin tone. 8 Ball’s high school girlfriend.
6. [TD] 18 to 24, Black/African American male. (to play 17-20yr old). Stylish young music mogul from Houston. Dark skin with waves in hair. No non sense mover and shaker.
7. [MOOKIE] 20 to 30, Black/African American male. Young drug dealer that gets high on his own supply. Neighborhood bully.
8. [CED] 18 to 24, Mixed/African American male. Next hottest rap star to hit the scene in the late 80’s early 90’s. LL Cool J type. Light skin pretty boy looks.

About 8Ball MJG:

8Ball & MJG is an American hip hop duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at Ridgeway Middle School (Memphis, Tennessee) in 1984. In 1993, the duo released their debut album Comin’ Out Hard. They went on to release On the Outside Looking In(1994), On Top of the World (1995), In Our Lifetime (1999), Space Age 4 Eva (2000), Living Legends (2004), Ridin’ High (2007) and Ten Toes Down (2010).

How to audition?

To audition for a role on the upcoming 8Ball and MJG biopic, check out the casting call breakdown below.

8Ball and MJG Biopic Casting Call

DESTINATION CASTING IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSONS FOR THE NON UNION 8 BALL & MJG BIOPIC PITCH PROJECT!

PAID SPEAKING AND FEATURED ROLES!

Location: Atlanta Ga (must work as local hire)

Dates: 8/17/18-8/19/18 (subject to change)

[8 BALL]18 to 24 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 16yr old & 20yr old). Heavyset with Dark skin tone. Confident, southern, street smart and hood. Wants nothing more but to leave his small town and be a rapper.

[MJG]18 to 24 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 16yr old & 20yr old). Tall and thin with Dark skin tone. Laid back, southern, street smart and hood. Mild mannered but ready to hit the stage at any time.

[YOUNG B] 12 to 14 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 13yr old) Heavyset & dark skin. Outgoing and foul mouthed middle schooler. (must be comfortable with adult language)

[YOUNG M] 12 to 14 years old, Black/African American male. (to play 13yr old) Tall, thin & dark skin. Cool and confident middle schooler. (must be comfortable with adult language)

[JUDY] 18 to 24 years old, Black/African American female (to play 16-18). Thin/average built with cocoa skin tone. 8 Ball’s high school girlfriend.

[TD] 18 to 24, Black/African American male. (to play 17-20yr old). Stylish young music mogul from Houston. Dark skin with waves in hair. No non sense mover and shaker.

[MOOKIE] 20 to 30, Black/African American male. Young drug dealer that gets high on his own supply. Neighborhood bully.

[CED] 18 to 24, Mixed/African American male. Next hottest rap star to hit the scene in the late 80’s early 90’s. LL Cool J type. Light skin pretty boy looks.

To be considered send:

1. Name

2. Age

3. Height/Weight

4. Phone Number

Or…

6. Resume & Headshot

7. Reel

Send all of the above info to:

[email protected]

Subject: Role you are submitting for

Serious inquiries only!!

 Here is info on the project for your records:                                          

Project: UNTITLED PITCH PROJECT FOR 8 BALL & MJG BIOPIC

Type: Pitch Project / Non Union

Location:  Atlanta GA

NEW Shoot Dates: 8/17/18-8/19/18 (subject to change)

Director: Kimberly L. Jones

EP: Dewayne “Duprano” Martin

Writers: January Curry / Toni Brooks

Story by: Dewayne “Duprano” Martin / 8 Ball / MJG

Producers: January Curry / Toni Brooks / Kimberly L. Jones                                              THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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