The Atlantic recently interviewed Kel Mitchell from the popular series ‘ Kenan and Kel’ on Nickelodeon. Apparently in 2006, a rumor circulated that Kel Mitchell died. It ended up not being true. But since, 2000 not too many people have heard much from the lovable actor and character that once entertained millions.
Since, the rumor started in 2006 Mitchell is alive and well. Atlantic, writer Gideon Resnick interviewed him recently to discuss his career since 2000 and the hit series ‘Kenan and Kel’
When Kenan & Kel ended in 2000, Mitchell explains, “I was currently shooting films and guest starring on television. The plan was to continue doing that.”
But when Mitchell and Thompson both tried out for Saturday Night Live in 2003, the latter won the coveted position. In the decade since, Mitchell told me, he has kept himself busy writing for, acting in, and directing the occasional film (Mitchell directed 2012’s She Is Not My Sister, a film about dealing with bullying through faith, and he takes the film around to schools and churches throughout the country) while focusing on his Christianity and raising a family.
So basically, Kel has been working on his acting career. But, it looks as thought it has not taken off since 2000. Both Kenan and Kel auditioned to be on Saturday Night Live, but the job opportunity was given to his co-star Kenan.
“It’s one of those things where I don’t get upset about it,” Mitchell said of the persistent attention from Kenan & Kel fans. “You have actors that get upset about their past projects being brought up. But I have to realize that [Kenan & Kel] was a staple for a lot of people. … Even though Will Smith has done I Am Legend and all these other great films, [and has] been nominated for many awards, you still love him for Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
It looks as though Kel now centers his life around his family and building an acting career in Los Angeles. The skits and catch phrases still seem to a part of his life and it is something he cherishes. We hope to see more of Kel Mitchel in the future!
“Duck Dynasty” Star Phil Robertson has been put on an indefinte hiatus from filming the hit series on A&E after comments about gay people he made in an interview with GQ magazine.
In an statement by A&E Networks they commented on their disappointment in Phil Roberton’s comments
“We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series ‘Duck Dynasty.’ His personal views in no way reflect those of A+E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The networks has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely.”
The interview which appears in the January issue of GQ, Robertson refers to gay people as “homosexual offenders” whou would not “inherit the Kingdom of God.” Furthermore, he also said a woman’s vagina was “more desirable” than a man’s anus.”
“But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man,” he told the publication. “It’s just not logical.”
The “Duck Dynasty” star also released an apology “I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me. We are all created by the Almighty and like Him, I love all of humanity. We would all be better off if we loved God and loved each other.”
A rep for A&E acknowledged that Robertson would be appearing in some episodes of the fifth season of the show that had already completed prior to his suspension. The new season premieres on A&E on January 15.
What do you think of his comments? Did he go too far? The internet has exploded in response with a series of ‘I support Phil’ photos.
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What do you think? Should he deserve to get axed from the series? Or does this duck deserve to stay in the dynasty? Leave a comment!
Casting Call for The CW’s Vampire Diaries filming in Atlanta
Casting directors for The CW’s Vampire Diaries are currently looking for extras to work tomorrow Thursday, December 19th in Atlanta, Georgia.
The scheduled call time is 9:30 AM. Interested? See the casting call details below for more information.
VAMPIRE DIARIES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) is looking for extras to work tomorrow Thursday, December 19th in Atlanta, Georgia. Prelim calltime is 9:30am. Please be prepared to work a minimum of 10-12hrs. DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FULL AVAILABILITY FOR TOMORROWage: 18 – 32
If available email recent photo, include name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes to: vampirediariescasting@gmail.com; MUST LIVE IN ATLANTA AREA: SUBJECT LINE: “Student”
(Please indicate whether or not you live in Atlanta if you have an out of state number)
The series heads into its fifth season with some characters headed off to college, a newly cured vampire trying to survive as a human, and a shocking Salvatore secret. Based on the series of books by L. J. Smith, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Outerbanks Entertainment, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios. The series was developed by Kevin Williamson (“The Following,” “Scream”) & Julie Plec (“Kyle XY,” “Wasteland”), who serve as executive producers along with Leslie Morgenstein (“Gossip Girl,” “Pretty Little Liars”) and Caroline Dries (“Melrose Place,” “Smallville”). (The CW)
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
**HBO PILOT** OPEN REGISTRATION**
HBO Pilot “The Brink” will be shooting the first 2 weeks of JANUARY 2014. It will be in the greater LA area. For this pilot we need:
MEN (18-100 yrs old), who appear to be of EAST INDIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN descent. You MUST have TRADITIONAL (ethnic), CASUAL CLOTHING that you can provide on the day. Please wear this attire to registration as well.
Work dates will be NIGHT CALLS. One night going late into the night, the other going ALL NIGHT!
We are holding OPEN REGISTRATION for anyone who fits this bill (Union & Non-Union). Below is the REGISTRATION INFO:
DATES/TIMES: 12/9 & 12/16 at 9:30am or 2:30pm
12/11 at 9:30am or 2:30pm
12/13 & 12/20 at 9:30am
WHERE: Central Casting
220 S. Flower St.
Burbank, CA 91502 (between Olive & Verdugo)
STREET PARKING ONLY
MUST BRING: I-9 Documents. For a list of acceptable documents please go to www.uscis/files/form/i-9.pdf (if you’re Union, bring your SAG-AFTRA card)
This is for PAID background roles!! Once registered, you’ll be eligible for all projects through Central Casting!
In regards to the work dates – someone from the office will contact you when we have available spots.
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
“Rashé is casting NON UNION AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN as Cops and Detectives for a hit new TV Show.
This is shooting tomorrow 12/19 in Studio City. You should appear in your 20s-50s and fit a 40-44 coat, 30-38 waist. Please call 818-260-3944 to be considered.”
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
** SAG-AFTRA & Non-Union Submissions **
Brad is currently taking submissions for either union or non-union talent for an AFTRA Exhibit A television series that will be working sometime in the second week of January.
We’re looking for a man or woman, African-American looks, in your late 30-40s, to portray a transsexual prostitute type. You need to fit the look, and be comfortable snorting a substance representing cocaine, likely a powdered sugar.
We also need a woman, Caucasian looks, in your late 40s to early 50s to also portray a prostitute type. You must also be comfortable snorting the cocaine substitute.
If this is you, you’re registered with Central Casting, and would like to be considered, please call 818-725-7404 to submit.
Central Casting New York posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
LOOKING FOR 3 MONTH CAUCASIAN TWINS OR TRIPLET BOYS OR GIRLS. AVAIL WED 1/15. PLEASE EMAIL PIX ASAP TO NBCSVU@GMAIL.COM. MUST HAVE PROPER PAPERWORK IE: CURRENT WORKING PAPERS AND TRUST ACCOUNT SET UP.
Central Casting New York posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
CENTRAL CASTING IS SEEKING UNION/NON-UNION_TO PORTRAY FEMALE MIDDLE EASTERN OR EAST INDIAN MUSEUM PATRON 14-16 YEARS OLD**AVAIL WEDNESDAY 12/18/13*FILMING IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK**
PLEASE EMAIL PHOTOS, SIZES, LEGAL NAME AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER TO FILMANDTELEVISIONEXTRAS@GMAIL.COM WITH “MIDDLE EASTERN MUSEUM PATRON AGE 16” AS THE SUBJECT*NOTE UP TO DATE NEW YORK PERFORMERS WORK PERMIT AND TRUST ACCOUNT!!**
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
*Non Union Booking*
*Must be Registered with Central Casting*
Sara Vincenti is Currently booking a show working in Santa Clarita tomorrow Wednesday the 18th. She is looking for a Caucasian Looking Man and any Ethnicity Woman to be NAVY Sailors, and for the guy you must be ok getting Navy short hair cut and Everyone must fit the sizes below.
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
**REVISED Non-Union Submissions**
Lindsay is taking submissions for a TV show working tomorrow in Studio City. She is looking for blue-collar type Caucasian looking women looking to be in their 20s to 60s that are a size 16 dress size or larger. To submit please email centrallindsay@gmail.com and include your first and last name and phone number in the submission. You must be registered with Central Casting to submit. Thanks!
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
*** Non Union Photo Shoot*** (paying $200/8hrs)
working tomorrow 12/18Candace is currently looking for the following two spots for tomorrow:
1. Male, looking to be Caucasian, dark hair, salt and pepper beard and mustache
5’10” 210lbs
2. Male, looking to be Caucasian, Pale with blondish hair. Slightly balding up front, Mustache
6′ 190lbs
The facial hair is a huge part of these looks. If you fit these descriptions and would like to submit, please send an email with a photo of your current look to centralcandace@gmail.com. Please label the email either “Mustache” or “beard” depending on which one you are submitting for. You must be registered at Central Casting. Thank you!
Television Casting Call for real experienced DJs in Los Angeles, California
Central Casting is currently seeking experienced DJs for two different shows currently filming.
Central casting is looking for someone available to work on Wednesday December 18th, and another talent available to work Wednesday through Friday in Los Angeles.
Talents must be registered with Central Casting. Visit www.CentralCasting.com to register.
Still interested? See the following casting call and audition information below:
Claire is taking both UNION and Non Union submissions for experienced DJs for two different shows.
Show A: Available to work on Wednesday Dec 18, with DJ equipment and speakers, looking for a male who looks 30’s, with a conservative type look.
Please email a current photo and pic of your equipment to centralclaire@gmail.com. Please put DJ Show A in subject line.
Show B: Looking for an African American looking or Asian Looking male with DJ experience (equipment provided on this one) to look 20’s-30’s with a hipster type look.
You should be available to work on Wed Dec 18- Fri Dec 20th. Please send a current photo of you and some information about your DJ exp to centralclaire@gmail.com.
Please put DJ Show B in subject line.
You must be registered with Central Casting to submit.
THANKS!
Casting directors are now casting hockey players to work on a SAG Commercial filming in Chicago tomorrow
Casting call is seeking hockey players ages 25 to 35 and fit for an upcoming commercial filming in Chicago. They are looking for real hockey players. If you do not play hockey, do not apply to this casting call. Although this is a union project, they will accept non-union submissions for talents that have the skills. Interested? See additional casting call details below:
CASTING CALL: SAG COMMERCIAL
SAG BG SCALE
LOCATION: CHICAGO
SHOOT DATE: TOMORROW, DECEMBER 17TH
ROLES: HOCKEY PLAYERS
Male, all ethnicities, ages 25-35, fit hockey players
We need REAL hockey Players. If you do not play hockey, do NOT respond to this. We will accept non-union submissions for this if you have the skills.
If you are interested please send an email to 4starcasting@gmail.com. Put HOCKEY in the subject line. Put your name, phone number, height, weight, age in the body of the email. Put your hockey experience in email as well and specify that you have skates, pads, sticks and a helmet and what color.
We will notify you if you are selected.
Do you plan on applying? Leave us a comment below and let us know what you think!
Many actors have chosen Acting as a profession as a way to escape the normal day to day job opportunities a majority of people have.
James Franco says in his book Actors Anonymous: “Anyone that is driven to play dress-up for a living is trying to hide something either from himself or from others.” Understand that the average employment rate for actors is 10%. That means for a room of a hundred actors 90 of those actors are out of work. Thus, it is an actor’s job to be honest and knowledgeable about Acting. Actors cannot become believe and pretend to live in fantasies. Instead, actors should serve as a realistic mirror. A true actor must know his or her flaws, and their key strengths. Furthermore, a great actor must constantly explore the human experience.
How can an actor portray a character honestly, if someone is not honest with themselves?
1. Understand your strengths and weaknesses.
2. Explore the human experience – try new things, put yourself in different situations, use these scenarios as tools in your actor’s toolbox.
The purpose of acting is not to play dress-up but to tell a story and to entertain an audience with that story.
A true actor will tap into their acting toolbox and tell a story that will not only entertain but allow for the audience to “escape” with you and your character!
Have any acting tips? Leave us a comment below and let us know!
Product Demonstration Company Casting Call for Models and Actors in Seattle, Washington
This company is a third generation PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION COMPANY and we cater to the creative. We like to cast/hire amateur and professional actors, musicians, models and performers. Currently, we are looking for Seattle’s most talented to join our team.
They would like their ‘cast’ to use us as a vehicle for your dreams.
We realize that you need to make money and we provide an environment that is exciting, fun and profitable. We work around your creative endeavours and support your efforts with flexible scheduling.
We re-create infomercials LIVE in a retail setting. Our presentations are fully scripted and performed daily. Memorization is a must! Audience interaction is required!
PERKS:
Flexible schedule
National Promotional Campaign
Great pay ($50 guaranteed pay/ event performed + commission)
Weekly pay
Health Benefits
Paid training with our Director
Worldwide travel opportunities
We’d like to see what you have to offer.
Auditions are being held soon and by appointment only.
Casting call for female models and actresses for a Skin Care Commercial Filming
(e-mail submitted Casting Call)
For a skin care company located in Hollywood, FL they are looking for an attractive female models/actresses between the ages of 25-45 to shoot different types of videos for us – either testimonials or advertisements.
You must be well-spoken, and you need to have a nice, warm, likeable personality and be comfortable being on camera!
Send us a RECENT head-shot and body-shot along with a paragraph or 2 about yourself–telling us why you’d think you’d be great for the job.
Casting Call for Actors to Play Medical Professionals
(E-mail Submitted Project)
Medical Role Casting Call
We are a company that produces online, video centric patient education films. Filming is always at our studio in Hillsborough, NC. This will be a regular gig for several people.
We need 3 actors:
Male – Fluent in Spanish (to play a doctor)
Female – Fluent in Spanish (to play a clinical guide/helper – like a nurse)
Female – English speaking (to play a clinical guide/helper – like a nurse)
Ages and other factors are open but female roles should be 25-40 and male doctor (Spanish) role is 30-60.
No clinical knowledge is necessary.
This will result in regular work as this is an ongoing series.
If interested please provide headshots and any video roll you have to Dave at daveonbelay@gmail.com
This is a paid role and payment will depend on experience.
Central Casting Los Angeles posted the following Casting Call on their Facebook Page:
“Michelle is booking NON-UNION background for tomorrow, Tuesday 12/17. This is working in Eagle Rock with call times varying from noon to 2 pm. Looking for attractive college looking students. You must be registered with Central Casting to submit. Please call 818.260.3958 to submit. Thanks!”
