Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk is now casting neighborhood kids in New York City.
Casting directors are seeking talent to work on a scene filming on Wednesday, October 25th in New York City. Producers are seeking the following types:
- SAG-AFTRA and Non Union 8-16 year old children/teens to portray African American neighborhood kids in 1970s Harlem. Must be available for a fitting this week, and for a shoot on Wednesday 10/25 in NYC.
About If Beale Street Could Talk:
Variety reports that Jenkins will direct an adaption of James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the first film as part of his deal with Annapurna Pictures and his own shingle, PASTEL.
Baldwin’s novel “follows Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first born child. It’s a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families, and their lives.”
To audition for a role on If Beale Street Could Talk, check out the casting call breakdown below.
If Beale Street Could Talk Casting Call
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for upcoming feature film If Beale Street Could Talk, directed by Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight):
SAG-AFTRA and Non Union 8-16 year old children/teens to portray African American neighborhood kids in 1970s Harlem. Must be available for a fitting this week, and for a shoot on Wednesday 10/25 in NYC.
If interested/available, please email bealestreet@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “FB HARLEM KIDS” and the following information in the body of your email:
– Name
– Phone #
– Union status (SAG-AFTRA or Non Union)
– 2-3 current photos of child that clearly show current look and hair length.
– Availability for fitting this week and work Wednesday 10/25.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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