FX’s ‘Gladiator: American Sports Story’ Shower Scene Casting Call
CASTING CALL
Waldron Casting is seeking:
- Males 18-30 comfortable being fully nude in a locker room/ shower scenes on GLADIATOR
Workday: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Filming in New Jersey- Transportation from the city available
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