Casting for Documentary Series “Into the Void” – Death Metal Musicians Needed
Job Description
A documentary series is seeking non-union actors for a project based on the life of legendary death metal musician Chuck Schuldiner. This production is looking for talent to portray Chuck and his bandmates during the 1980s. The series will highlight the evolution of death metal and Schuldiner’s impact on the genre.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray either Chuck Schuldiner or band members in the documentary
- Perform on set in historically accurate recreations of key moments in Schuldiner’s life
- Play guitar, drums, or bass for performance scenes
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal
Requirements
- Must be a non-union performer
- Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and pay taxes in Ontario
- Chuck Schuldiner Role: Male, white, long brown hair (or willing to wear a wig), age 34 appearance, must play guitar and be familiar with heavy metal music
- Band Members Role: Male, any ethnicity, mid-30s, must play guitar, bass, or drums, and have a “heavy metal” look
- Facial hair alterations may be required
- Some roles may require actors to portray multiple characters
Compensation
- Hero roles: $350 per filming day
- Background roles: $300 per filming day
- Professional credit in a high-profile documentary series
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