Extras Casting: “The Young Wife” (a Feature Film)
Casting Agent Alexis Leggett
Directed and written by Tayarisha Poe
Starring Kiersey Clemons, Leon Bridges, and Judith Light
Location: Darien, GA (One hour south of Savannah)
*Please note proof of vaccination is required for this project!
Wedding Guests – All ethnicities, all genders, ages 18-75.
Shoot date: 3/10
Rate: $100/10hr
Dancers (Featured non speaking): All ethnicities, all genders, ages 18-60. Seeking experienced dancers (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Zydeco, Swing)
Shoot dates: 3/17, 3/21, 3/22, 3/23, and 3/24
Rate: $150/10hr
Aerobics Instructor (Featured non speaking): All ethnicities, all genders, ages 18-60. Must have experience with athletic movement (big, unison choreography that is jazzy and aerobic in aesthetic)
Shoot dates: 3/28
Rate: $120/10hr
Aerobics Participants: (Featured non speaking): All ethnicities, all genders, ages 18-60. Must have experience with athletic movement (big, unison choreography that is jazzy and aerobic in aesthetic)
Shoot dates: 3/28
Rate: $120/10hr
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The Young Wife comes from writer and director Tayarisha Poe (Selah and the Spades). It follows Celestina, 29, on the day of her first wedding. Or not a wedding, exactly, but a party. A party where there’s movement, and Celestina is out of sync. The guests flood in; a storm approaches.
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