Richard Linklater‘s new space movie Apollo 10 is now casting actors in Austin, Texas.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Austin, Texas.
Producers are seeking the following types:
- Casting a new Linklater film and looking for “real” kids, ages 9-19 —non-actors who are funny, smart, extroverted and full of life.
- Kids with big imaginations who know how to confidently express who they are!
- No acting experience necessary!
About Richard Linklater’s Apollo movie:
Richard Linklater’s next movie is a coming-of-age story about the moon landing in 1969. The movie is written and directed by Linklater, who broke the news during an interview with The Houston Chronicle. Linklater is known for many hit movies including ‘Dazed and Confused,’ ‘Everybody Want’s Some,’ and ‘Boyhood’.
In a recent interview, the director revealed his next project will be another coming-of-age story set in Houston, Texas in 1969. The movie will center around the historic moon landing. Linklater was inspired to make the movie while filming ‘Boyhood’. He says that he “egan thinking about his own childhood and that pivotal summer when he was watching man walk on the moon just weeks before entering third grade.”
The movie will unfold from the kid’s point-of-view and we can expect a soundtrack with “Regional hits”. The director says:
“You had so much going on in Houston at once: NASA, the Medical Center, the Astrodome… There was a communal atmosphere. You had all these kids with parents working at NASA for a common goal.”
Linklater is also actively looking for old home videos and footage from that time period to add authenticity to the project. Here is what they are looking for:
“Director Richard Linklater needs your Houston area photos, videos from the 1960s for a new movie. Have a home movie from Astroworld or the Astrodome, or a recording of your little brother with Kitirik? Did someone you know use a Kinescope to record the moon landing? If so, we want to see it and anything else that documents that era.”
Anyone with great footage or photos for the production team is encouraged to email [email protected] with details.
How to apply:
Richard Linklater’s Apollo Movie Casting Call
Featured Actor Casting Call
APOLLO 10 1/2
We are casting a nice role for a the feature film Apollo 10 1/2
Directed by Richard Linklater.
Seeking a MALE, Caucasian, age range 18-22
Would love to have someone with strong film and or theater experience and improv. Plus if you ever been a costume character experience.
Interview date would be Wednesday or Thursday in Austin and shoot is scheduled for Saturday, 3/6 if booked.
Rate if booked is $250/day and shooting location will be in Austin, Texas.
To submit please email headshot/current photo and resume or list of experience also any performance reels if you have them to [email protected] and put APOLLO in the subject line be sure to list city of residence and contact number.
Featured Extras Casting Call
Accepting submissions for a few additional featured extras for APOLLO 10 1/2 Dir by Richard Linklater.
These are really nice scenes to be apart of.
Shooting in Austin, Texas at Troublemaker Studios.
Seeking the following:
NEIGHBORHOOD DAD, Male, Caucasian, age range 30’s-40’s to work tomorrow, Friday, Feb 28th and Sunday, March 1st. Will only work one day.
SEAMSTRESSES, Female, all ethnicities, age range 40+, who have experience as a seamstress.
(must be comfortable with a needle and thread and taking measurements for adjustments) Works Thursday, March 5th
Base Rate: $64 for 8 hrs guaranteed plus time and a half after. Additional pay bumps for those who come in for fittings etc.
To submit please email [email protected] and put which role you are submitting for. Please include a current color photo, list name, contact number, and city of residence.
**If you have previously submitted please re forward your submission with updated availability.
Kids Casting Call
CASTING KIDS AND ADULTS FOR RICHARD LINKLATER FILM
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight Everybody Wants Some) is currently in production for his latest feature film titled APOLLO 10 ½.
Michael Druck Casting is seeking featured actors and background for this period based film.
All talent will be hand picked and will work indoors in studio setting.
This is an amazing project and one you will be proud to be in.
Start date is February 12th – March 8th
**Most kids will work on the weekend.
Rate is $64/8hrs + time and a half after 8 hrs guaranteed pay plus wardrobe fitting fee.
Featured Talent will be paid based on extent of role and prep needed before hand.
Seeking the following:
NEIGHBORHOOD & CLASSROOM KIDS, BOYS AND GIRLS, Age Range 8-13 years old.
MILITARY SCIENTISTS, Male, Caucasian, age range 25-50.
COLLEGE STUDENTS / YOUNG ADULTS, all ethnicities, Men and Women, age range 18-25
YOUNG MOTHERS & FATHERS, Caucasian, Men & Women, 20’s-40’s
For consideration please email [email protected] be sure to include the following information:
Attach two current color photos – (smartphone photos work great)
List Name
Contact Number
City of Residence
Height
IF SUBMITTING A CHILD PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE:
Please list current age
List if they have any experience with the following:
Little League Baseball, Kickball, and Swimming
Those selected will be notified to check availability of shoot date, schedule a mandatory fitting, possible hair appointment if needed for a trim and styling.
Thanks and we look forward to receiving your submissions soon!
Speaking Role Casting Call
Vicky Boone Casting is seeking women, ages 20-50, for speaking role who can play the piano in new Linklater film. No acting experience required.
Project: APOLLO 10 1/2
Director: Richard Linklater
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Callback Dates: TBD
Shoot Dates: 2/10/2020 – 3/06/2020
Shooting Location: Austin and surrounding areas
Rate: SAG Scale
CASTING:
Must be able to play piano. 20 to 50 years old, female, all ethnicities. She is the music teacher at the local Elementary School.
Sound like you or a someone you know? Project details and submission instructions below.
Interested parties can submit to [email protected] with the following info:
*Name
*Two recent photos
*City of residence (Must be local to Texas)
*Describe experience/level playing the piano.
*Do you have any acting experience? (This is not required!).
Please use the subject line “Apollo: Music Teacher”
Please share widely in your Central Texas circles!
We look forward to your submissions!
VBC Team
Open Casting Call
We are casting a new Linklater film and looking for “real” kids, ages 9-19 —non-actors who are funny, smart, extroverted and full of life. Kids with big imaginations who know how to confidently express who they are! No acting experience necessary! Sound like you or a kid you know? Project details and submission instructions below:
Project: APOLLO 10 1/2
Director: Richard Linklater
Casting Director: Vicky Boone
Audition Dates: 12/19/19 – 1/15/20
Callback Dates: 1/6/20 – 1/24/20
Shoot Dates: 2/10/2020 – 3//06/2020
Shooting Location: Austin and surrounding areas
Rate: SAG Low Budget Scale
Interested parties can submit to [email protected] with the following info:
*Name & age
*Names & contact info for parents/guardians
*Two recent photos
*City of residence (Kids must be local to Texas)
*What are your favorite sports, outdoor activities or hobbies?
*Do you have any siblings?
*Do you have any acting experience? (This is not required!).
Please use the subject line “Apollo: Male/Female” (adjust for the gender of the kid).
Please share widely in your Central Texas circles!
Extras Casting Call
Teens Casting Call
We are are seeking a few featured teens to work on the feature film Apollo 10 1/2 Dir by Richard Linklater.
Seeking Teen Boys and Girls, age range 13-15 to work on Wednesday, Feb 26th.
Shooting location is in Austin, Texas at Troublemaker Studios.
Roles are non-speaking but good chance of face time. If you have no previous experience we’d still like to hear from you.
To submit please email [email protected] and put TEEN in the subject line. Please include two current color photos, name, contact number, city of residence, height, and age of your teen.
Lastly, let us know if your teen is available WED,Feb 26th.
If your child is not available this Wednesday we are also seeking teens Sunday, March 1st and Saturday, March 7th.
All roles are paid.
We hope to make decision by end of day Sunday.
NASA MOMS CASTING CALL
We are also seeking a few featured NASA Moms, age range 30’s to early 40’s, preferably with Brunette hair but will seek all types to work this Wednesday, 2/26.
Shooting location is in Austin, Texas at Troublemaker Studios.
To submit please email [email protected] and put NASA MOM in the subject line. Please include two current color photos, name, contact number, city of residence, height.
If you have previously submitted please feel free to update us and let us know if you are available 2/26 or any dates below.
If you are not available Wednesday, 2/26 you can also be in contention for Sunday, March 1st and Saturday, March 7th.
All roles are paid.
Extras Casting Call
CASTING CALL – APOLLO 10 1/2
– Richard Linklater Feature Film
Austin, Texas
Seeking the following featured roles for period film. Takes place in late 1960’s.
Will shoot one day between mid Feb-Mid March.
Rate if booked is $64/8hrs-$150.day plus fitting fee.
HOODS “Bad Boys” – Males, age range 17-20, all ethnicities. Hoodlums, post-greaser, guys who would be kicked out of classroom causing trouble in the neighborhood.
NASA ENGINEERS/STAFF- Males, age range 25-45, Caucasian, military and scientist look.
TEACHER/SEAMSTRESS/NASA STAFF- Females, age range 25-55+, all ethnicities.
AMUSEMENT PARK CHARACTER PERFORMER – Age 20+, anyone with experience in costume character experience.
KIDS – INFRANTS-7 YEAR OLDS – Seeking kids, boys and girls, age range 6 months – 7 years old, Caucasian, Blonde or light brown hair for featured family role.
COLLEGE STUDENTS- Men and Women, age range 18-25, African American and Latin/Hispanic.
To submit please email [email protected] and put which role you are submitting for in the subject line. Please include the following:
– Attach two current photos (color) -smartphone photos ok!
– List Name
– Contact Number
– City of Residence
– Height
IF SUBMITTING INFANT/CHILD
– List all of the above
– List Age
Thanks and we look forward to receiving your submissions soon!
Expired Casting Calls
Extras Casting Call
Seeking a few additional extras for a scene for APOLLO 10 1/2 tomorrow, Thursday, 2/27 at Troublemaker Studios.
Seeking Men and Women age range 25-55+
Morning call time – Base Rate $64/8 hr guaranteed plus time and a half if it goes over.
We do not anticipate a full day but we would need you to keep your day open.
This is one of the last days we are taking general adult submissions for this film.
To submit please email [email protected] and put 2/27 in the subject line. Include name, current photo, contact number, city of residence.
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Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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