Auditions for lead roles for a N.W.A. Biopic – “Straight Outta Compton” are currently being scheduled and casting directors are currently seeking actors to play lead roles in the upcoming motion picture.
The “Straight Outta Compton” is produced by Ice Cube and will be directed by F. Gary Gray. Producers have decided to hold open auditions to aspiring actors who can realistically portray the members of N.W.A. when they were teens and young adults.
N.W.A. is the group that gave rise to greats such as Easy- E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube. Now, the film directors are looking for aspiring actors who can effectively act and portray these rap icons when they were part of N.W.A.
Check out the casting call below for more details:
The true story of the rise and fall of the seminal gangster rap group N.W.A.
DIRECTED BY F. Gary Gray
THIS MOVIE WILL FILM ENTIRELY IN LOS ANGELES THIS SUMMER
These auditions are part of a nationwide search.
We have been hired to audition people who currently live in the New England area only.Looking for actors, or aspiring actors who can effectively act and portray these rap icons when they were part of N.W.A.
SEEKING:
[ANDRE “DR. DRE” YOUNG] Late teens to late 20s. African American. A rare and gifted artist with an incredible ear, DRE has music in his soul. A brilliant DJ with a unique style of blending music and sounds, he is a musical prodigy. Savvy, smart and cool he is physically imposing and has a commanding presence. Focused on his music he is often laid back and easy going until something sets him off which can trigger immense anger. Born and raised in Compton.
[O’SHEA “ICE CUBE” JACKSON] Mid teens to late 20s. African American. Smart and well educated, CUBE is self-possessed and knows he’s good at what he does. From South LA, he is responsible for most of the lyrics of the early NWA songs. An articulate rapper with uncompromising, muscular, political raps that raise rap to an incredible new level and resonates with the not only black culture but with the entire culture that surrounds him, making NWA unstoppable. A political artist who says what needs to be said, he is prolific, outspoken, intelligent, and justifiably angry – these are all combinations, which make him to be perceived as a danger and a threat. Speaks for the voiceless, he is the Hip Hop Malcolm X.
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How to Apply:
To be considered for an audition for one of the above roles, please EMAIL us a recent PHOTO withWHICH rapper you’d like to be considered for, your AGE, your PHONE NUMBER, and WHY you would be a good choice for that role. If you are an actor, you should certainly include your headshot & resume also. We will contact those we are interested in auditioning with more details.
AUDITIONS IN BOSTON ARE APRIL 28, 29, & 30 ONLYYOU MUST EMAIL ASAP
EMAIL WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE INFO. TO: [email protected]
Please just send ONE email, be sure you include all the info. requested BEFORE you hit SEND!
Source: CP Casting
