Imagine telling jokes to some of the funniest comedians, while living your dreams as a professional actor. Well casting directors are now casting actors for various roles for the new series Second Generation Wayans.
BET is currently trying to expand their current line up by adding several new television shows. For example, the network is expanding into late night with a topical comedic series hosted by former CNN anchor T.J. Holmes and will launch a new competition reality series “Apollo Live” on their sister channel Centric. But one of the major series joining BET is, the scripted TV show Second Generation Wayans. Second Generation Wayans is based on the lives of the famous and funny family starring Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans and George O. Gore II.
Casting Breakdown (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Union: AFTRA
Pay Rate: TBD
Shoot Date(s): 10/8/12, 10/9/12, 10/10/12
Shoot Location: Atlanta
ROLE BREAKDOWN:
[KEVIN] Co-Star / Male / mid 20’s – early 30’s / Any Ethnicity
Kevin is a very HOT guy from Maya’s yoga class. He must be an ATHLETIC TYPE. He is meeting up with Maya at an event.
[DAVE] Co-Star / Male / late 20’s – 30’s / Caucasian
Dave is a waiter who is a struggling writer. He asks Craig Wayans for advice because he admires his family for what they’ve done for tv and film. While Craig is intoxicated he tells Dave about a story idea he has. He later steals the idea.
[GIRL] Co-Star / Female / 20’s / Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Mulatto, Mixed Race
Girl – (5’7) she looks like George Gore’s girlfriend who is out of town on business. He misses her so much that he mistakenly thinks she is his girlfriend Tiffany. . Her look is very open meaning we can consider African American, Latina, Puerto Rican, African American and Caucasian and possibly Caucasian because her ethnicity is vague. She has 1 line.
For consideration, submit to [email protected] with the subject line, “2ND GENERATION WAYANS”. Make sure to also include your name, age, ethnicity, the role you want to audition for, contact info, headshot, and resume.
*** Interviews are done by appointment ONLY. ***
Casting Update!
Casting directors are now casting various roles for upcoming episodes.
- For the new series ‘Second Generation Wayans’ we are looking for a featured extra/double a female 5’7 to 5’9 in great shape any ethnicity but ideally with longer dark or brown hair – Must be available all day Monday and Tuesday 10/8 and 10/9 and possibly for a quick interview this afternoon– email recent photo or headshot and all contact info to: [email protected]
- We are looking for super hot LA types all ethnities 18 and up as well slick good looking business types 20’s to mid 40’s for a party scene this coming Monday and Tuesday 10/8 and 10/9. Also seeking a DJ. For all email a clear recent photo and all contact info to: [email protected]
- African American Male—Muscular Dark Skin. 6’0-6’1″
African American Female–Lighter skin, Slim 5’3″-5’5″
Preferably with Stand In Experience or Extras Experience.
Early call time. Please submit your info to: [email protected]
If you are interested in a role for the upcoming series “Second Generation Wayans” leave us a comment below and let us know why you should be considered! Thanks!
Casting Update October 5, 2012
Looking for an African American female with acting experience to be a stand in/reader for a rehearsal today at 4PM at Screen Gems Studios — email recent photo, resume and contact info to: [email protected] ASAP
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