Production Title: Apple TV ‘Swagger’
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting basketball players to work on scenes filming in Richmond, Virginia, from July to November 2022. Must be able to work from the said date.
Role: Basketball Players
- Male and Female
- Ages: 12-22 years old
- All ethnicities
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $$
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