VICE’s ‘Tales from the Territories’ Open Casting Call
VICE TV IS NOW CASTING WRESTLERS, FIGHTERS, BOXERS, & TALENT WITH STUNT OR MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING FOR A NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES “TALES FROM THE TERRITORIES”
From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the creators of the groundbreaking Dark Side of the Ring comes a new series that reunites real life legends from wrestling’s most famous promotions, to relive their most outrageous, jaw-dropping, unbelievable but 100% true stories from in and out of the squared circle.
We’re looking for non union wrestlers, fighters, boxers, and talent with stunt or martial arts training to play various wrestlers throughout the decades! From Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Antonio The Great, Andre The Giant, Princess Victoria, and more!
All roles are non speaking/recreations. Most roles will need to wear a wig. This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required.
The application will ask you to upload an optional video.
Dates: Filming will take place in Toronto and surrounding area between the end of August until October 2022.
Rates: Wrestlers/Special Skills/Leads – $300/day, Secondary Roles – $250/day, and PCR Testing – $25/day
Protocols: Double vaccination is preferred. Talent will also be rapid tested on set.
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