‘The Comedian‘ starring Robert De Niro is now casting extras for a Jewish wedding scene in New York City.
Robert De Niro’s The Comedian is now casting Caucasian men that are trained Cossack dancers to play a featured role in a Jewish wedding scene. Casting directors are also looking for twin babies to play the grandson of a principal character.
Filming will take place on March 2nd and 3rd in Queens, New York City.
About The Comedian:
Jennifer Aniston will star opposite Robert De Niro in the drama The Comedian. De Niro will play a Don Rickles-style stand-up comic who specializes in insults, with the script’s stand-up material written by Comedy Central Roast mainstay Jeffrey Ross. Aniston will play a woman who becomes close to the comic after meeting him at a wedding.
To audition for a role on The Comedian, check out the casting call details below:
The Comedian Open Casting Call
New feature film, THE COMEDIAN, starring Robert DeNiro is seeking SAG/NON-UNION Older Caucasian Male (60+) Cossack Dancers to portray featured Uncle in a Jewish wedding scene.
Tentatively works March 2nd & 3rd (matching) in Queens, NY.
Please email submissions to comedian@gwcnyc.com with:
-your name
-union status (SAGAFTRA or non-union)
-confirm you are able to do the Cossack dance
-confirm availability for 3/2 AND 3/3
-recent, non-professional photos that show your current look
-short video showing your Cossack dancing abilities
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Cossack Dancer, [your name], [your phone number].”
Everyone must be 18 or older to work and have 2 valid forms of US issued ID.
Baby Casting Call
Seeking NON-UNION 9-12 month old Caucasian, Brunette Twin Babies to portray the grandson of a principal character.
Works March 2nd and March 3rd in Queens, NY.
Each child must have his/her own valid NY work permit (or parents should be willing to obtain them) and trust account.
Please note: for day of work, each child must have his/her own guardian present, as they will not both be on set at the same time.
Please send submissions to comedian@gwcnyc.com and include:
-children’s names, age, DOB
-work permit exp date
-confirm children are non-union
-avail for 3/2 & 3/3
-parent name and contact
-recent, non-professional photos of children
-please note if children have any previous on set experience
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Twin Babies, [children’s names].”
Children must have 2 valid forms of US issued ID to work. (US Passport OR birth certificate/social security card AND daycare record, medical record, etc).
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
What do you think? Discuss this story with fellow Project Casting fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @projectcasting.
