Brian Banks is now casting speaking roles in Memphis, Tennessee.
Casting directors are seeking talent to work on scenes filming between September 25th and November 18th in Memphis, Tennessee. Producers are casting speaking roles and seeking the following types:
- WANETTA’S MOTHER: 40s, African American female, Wanetta’s tough mother. She is covered in tattoos and has the tough, surly deameanor of someone steeped in gang culture. She used her daughter’s rape accusation to sue the school board. Now, a decade later, that charge is being called into question. Should be comfortable with cursing as this lady has some colorful dialogue. Tattoos not required but are helpful…6 speeches & 9 lines, 2 scenes
- JUDGE MONK: Late 40s-60s, Caucasian or Asian male. Professional, judicial. This stern judge throws thebook at Brian, despite a supposedly “lenient” plea deal. Years later, he once again holds the fate of Brian in his hands…6 speeches & 7 lines, 3 scenes
- BARBARA FORD: 40s, African American female. Professional. Brian’s defense attorney, she persuades her teenage client to take a plea deal that puts him behind bars…10 speeches, 2 scenes
- ARTHUR: 50s, African American male. this fidgety private eye has been hired by Brian to question the now adult Wanetta…6 speeches & 13 lines, 2 scenes
- MEMPHIS, TN Casting Notice – Feature Film “Brian Banks” for work sometime between 9/25/17 – 11/18/17. Exact date(s) TBD.
About Brian Banks:
According to Variety, Brian Banks will be directed by the director of Bruce Almighty Tom Shadyac. The movie centers around the real-life story of Brian Banks, an all-American high-school football player committed to USC by his junior year whose life was upended in 2002 when falsely accused of rape. Despite furiously maintaining his innocence, Brian was nonetheless railroaded through the system and sentenced to a decade of prison and parole. Ultimately, with the help of the California Innocence Project, Banks’ conviction was overturned in 2012 and he ultimately achieved his NFL dream with the Atlanta Falcons’ pre-season squad in 2013.
To audition for a role in the new movie Brian Banks, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Brian Banks Casting Call
We do not have the exact shoot date so you would need to have flexible availability during this date range so that you are available regardless of what the shoot date ends up being. If you hae any schedule conflicts please let us know when submitting.
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**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT to this booking if you are not 100% fully available and committed! This will be audition selected by the Director and we do not want to audition anyone who isn’t going to show up or who isn’t fully available!**
Pay rate: SAG Scale ($956.00) plus 10% agency (if applicable)
Location is in the MEMPHIS, TN area. Local Hire talent ONLY!
*PRINCIPAL TALENT* (Speaking Roles)
WANETTA’S MOTHER: 40s, African American female, Wanetta’s tough mother. She is covered in tattoos and has the tough, surly deameanor of someone steeped in gang culture. She used her daughter’s rape accusation to sue the school board. Now, a decade later, that charge is being called into question. Should be comfortable with cursing as this lady has some colorful dialogue. Tattoos not required but are helpful…6 speeches & 9 lines, 2 scenes
JUDGE MONK: Late 40s-60s, Caucasian or Asian male. Professional, judicial. This stern judge throws thebook at Brian, despite a supposedly “lenient” plea deal. Years later, he once again holds the fate of Brian in his hands…6 speeches & 7 lines, 3 scenes
BARBARA FORD: 40s, African American female. Professional. Brian’s defense attorney, she persuades her teenage client to take a plea deal that puts him behind bars…10 speeches, 2 scenes
ARTHUR: 50s, African American male. this fidgety private eye has been hired by Brian to question the now adult Wanetta…6 speeches & 13 lines, 2 scenes
To submit for work – Please EMAIL US to: [email protected] with subject line Brian Banks Principal (Specify Role). You MUST include first & last name, height, weight, a valid contact number, city/state you live in and include (2) RECENT photos – (1) headshot type and (1) full body type standing. (NO SUNGLASSES PLEASE! – we still have to be able to see your face). NO blurry or pixelated photos! Also include any relevant acting experience – experience is NOT required but you should be very comfortable with being on camera and memorizing lines. If selected, we will ask you to come into our office for an in-person audition within the next week.
**PLEASE DO NOT send more than one email! PLEASE DO NOT email if you don’t fit these casting requirements or are not available on the listed work dates!! We are NOT currently accepting submissions for other Principal or background roles. Thanks!*
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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