Elvis & Nixon starring Kevin Spacey and Michael Shannon is now holding an open casting call in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Historical drama Elvis & Nixon has set two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to play President Richard Nixon opposite Oscar nominee Michael Shannon as rock ‘n’ roller Elvis Presley as the reconfigured project hits AFM this week.
Written by actor Cary Elwes with Hanala and Joey Sagal, Elvis & Nixon centers on the historic 1970 meeting between King and the president that famously yielded one of the more curious White House photo ops in pop culture history.
Central Casting Louisiana is holding an open casting call for extras to appear in the upcoming feature film, Elvis & Nixon as it films in New Orleans, Louisiana. To audition for a role on Elvis & Nixon, check out the casting call details below:
Elvis & Nixon Casting Call
You MUST be registered with Central Casting in order to be considered. If you have registered in our office or at an open call already, you do not need to do anything unless you would like to come in and update your photo or information. Below is our upcoming registration schedule.
Registration is free to do and you should plan on it taking up to 1 hour. We will take your picture and you also need to bring proper I9 identification (https://www.uscis.gov/
– Monday 12/15 through Thursday 12/18 = Open registration from 10am-5pm each day.
– Friday 12/19 our office will be closed for registration
– Monday 12/22, Tuesday 12/23, Monday 12/29 & Tuesday 12/30 = Open registration from 10am-5pm each day.
– Wednesday 12/24 & Wednesday 12/31 = Open registration from 10am-2pm each day.
– Friday 12/26 & Friday 1/2 = Open registration from 10am-4pm each day.
– Our office will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
– Beginning 1/5, Monday through Thursday every week at 10am and 2pm
We are located inside the Benson Towers, directly next to The Superdome and parking lot 1A. Parking is your responsibility and we do not validate.
1450 Poydras Street
Suite #1420 on the 14th floor
NOLA 70112
Update:
*** Elvis & Nixon – STAND-INS ***
We are now taking submissions for the main 2 stand-ins on this feature. Looking for experienced stand-ins that are completely available to stand in every day from 1/12-2/13. You must also be available for an interview next week on Wednesday 1/7 and/or Thursday 1/8.
Elvis – 6’3-6’4 Brunette Caucasian looking man
Nixon – 5’10-5’11 Brunette Caucasian looking man
Submit your picture, height, contact info and stand-in experience to: [email protected]
Update:
*** Elvis & Nixon – Casting Kids to work in New Orleans ***
We are now taking submissions for the following kids to be background in the movie. Pay is $88 and everything will be shooting in the metro New Orleans area. Please submit child’s name, age, and height/weight to: [email protected]
“Donut Shop Kids” – 7-12 year old African American looking Boy & Girl – Works on Wednesday, January 28th
“Airport Kids” – 7-12 year old Caucasian looking Boy & Girl – Works on Friday, January 30th
“Grady’s Daughters” – 5-10 year old Caucasian looking Girls – Works on Wednesday, February 11th
Please submit child’s name, age, and height/weight to: [email protected]
Update:
*** Elvis & Nixon – Stand-In Needed for Monday 1/26 in New Orleans ***
Taking submissions for an experienced 5’5-5’6 Blonde Caucasian 20’s-30’s looking Female to stand-in on Monday in New Orleans. We will be booking the spot over the weekend.
Please submit a current picture, your height, contact info and experience to: [email protected]
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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