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HBO’s ‘THE SYMPATHIZER’ Speaking Roles Casting Call

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‘THE SYMPATHIZER’ Television Series – Open Call

‘THE SYMPATHIZER’ Television Series – Open Call
We are a NYC based casting company

We are currently casting fluent Vietnamese speakers for various supporting roles for the HBO / A24 television series The Sympathizer, based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

The show is directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden, The Little Drummer Girl).

The project is slated to shoot Nov 2022 – May 2023 in Los Angeles, CA and Asia.

We are currently seeking talent for the following roles.  No prior acting experience necessary.  Talent can be based anywhere in the United States.  If you think you fit any of the descriptions below, please submit yourself for consideration.  Please fill out the form below and instructions on how to submit your audition/interview videos.

Please submit ASAP but by Tuesday, October 4rd by 2:00PM EST (the earlier you submit, the better chance you have).

 
If there is further interest we will reach out to have you self-tape for a role with sides.

ROLE CATEGORIES:
 
Women Mid 70s-80s:  Adorable, elderly grandmother. Petite, doting and loving. Is outwardly emotional, and having a hard time with her new life in America. Brings some HUMOR to her performance and the audience, has a comic likability. MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.
 
Người Bà (độ tuổi 75-85): Vai một bà nội/ngoại dễ mến. Dáng người nhỏ, phúc hậu, đầy tình thương. Biểu cảm rõ rệt, hiện gặp khó khăn thích nghi với cuộc sống ở Hoa Kỳ. Có khiếu HÀI HƯỚC, tạo niềm vui cho người xem. Phải biết nói tiếng Việt lưu loát.
 
Women Mid 50s-70: A rich Vietnamese woman. Shocked and upset at the unsanitary conditions in Guam. MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.
 
Quý Bà (độ tuổi 55-70): Một người phụ nữ giàu có. Có phản ứng mạnh, khó chịu và sốc với các điều kiện kém vệ sinh trong trại ở Guam.  Phải biết nói tiếng Việt lưu loát.
 
Women 30s: Loving wife and fierce protector of her children. MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.

Phụ nữ độ tuổi 30-40: đóng vai một người vợ đáng yêu và một người mẹ luôn hết sức bảo bọc con cái. Phải biết nói tiếng Việt lưu loát.

Women 40s-50s:  Commanding matriarch. Wealthy, graceful, Intelligent and pragmatic. MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE AND SOME ENGLISH.

Phụ nữ độ tuổi trên dưới 50: đóng vai một mệnh phụ giàu có, duyên dáng, thông minh và thực dụng. Phải nói tiếng Việt lưu loát và biết chút ít tiếng Anh.

Men 30s-50s:  Various supporting soldier roles. MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.
 
Quý ông độ tuổi trên dưới 50: đóng vai những người lính. Phải biết nói tiếng Việt lưu loạt.

* phải là người sống ở Mỹ, ưu tiên cho người ở vùng Los Angeles

* phải biết tiếng Việt thành thạo, lưu loát.

* không cần có kinh nghiệm diễn xuất

* diễn viên và hay không đều có thể nộp đơn

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