CASTING CALL: GREAT ESCAPES SEASON 2, WEEK 3
Morgan Casting is thrilled to announce that “Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman” is returning for a second season, and they are back to hunt some criminals…actually, they’re hunting for people who LOOK like the criminals – and others – that will be featured in this docuseries about infamous jailbreaks!
Shooting has begun in Natchez and will continue for several weeks. A broad spectrum of people of every age, ethnicity, and gender will be needed to fill non-speaking roles. Pro actors may suggest through their agents or Actors Access, but non-pros are also welcome to submit for consideration via the email address provided below.
Because all roles are silent-on-camera, Morgan Casting is seeking talented performers who can bring these roles to life through convincing action! They would love to cast as closely as possible in look, height, and eye color; however, please do not limit your suggestion based on eye color, and feel free to go up or down a few inches with height.
Pays $200/day for the following roles, for up to 5 days max of work, exact number of work days still TBD. Production is open to covering hotel for those who may live a reasonable drive from Natchez. On set experience welcomed, but not required. Must be non-union.
If you participated in Great Escapes last season, you are encouraged to suggest yourself again this year!
NOTE: COVID testing will be required of all performers and covered by production. All talent must be non-union.
CURRENTLY SEEKING for WEEK 3 | WEEK OF AUGUST 22
[HOSSEIN NAYERI] Middle Eastern / Mediterranean male, age 30-40, 5’10”, brown hair & eyes, athletic build. $200/day x approx. 3 days.
[JONATHAN TIEU] Vietnamese male, age 20-25, black hair, brown eyes. 5’5”-5’9” with a slight build. $200/day x approx. 3 days.
[BAC DUONG] Vietnamese male, age 35-45, slim build, about 5’7”. Visible tattoos preferred. $200/day x approx. 3 days.
[LONG MA] Vietnamese male, age 60-75, gray hair, brown eyes. Shorter than average, 5’5”-5’9”. $200/day x approx. 3 days.
[NOOSHAFARIN RAVAGHI] Middle Eastern female, 30-50, average height and build, with long brown hair and brown eyes. $200/day x approx. 3 days.
[QUAWNTAY ADAMS] Black male, appearing about 30 years old, 6’4”, 215 lbs. with a muscular build. $200/day + x approx. 3 days.
[TONYA CONRAD] white female, late 30’s/40’s, blonde hair, blue eyes. Average height with a chubby/plus-size build. $200/day + x approx. 3 days.
[MIKE MORELLI] White male, late 20s, clean shaven, dark hair and dark eyes. Average height with a chubby/plus-size build. $200/day + x approx. 3 days.
[BULLY] Black male, early 20s. Average height/build. (no reference photo available) $200/day + x approx. 3 days.
[GARY CRANMER] White male, 44-50, salt & pepper hair. Average height /build. $200/day + x approx. 3 days.
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