Netflix is now hiring stand-ins to work on an episode of the new TV series The Get Down now filming in New York City.
Casting directors are looking for a photo double for actor Giancarlo Esposito. Filming will take place between November 19th through December 4th, plus additional work throughout the season. In addition, casting directors are looking for extras to play political rally members in an upcoming scene.
“The Get Down” centers around the emerging music scene in the 1970's. The 70's featured the birth of punk rock and hip hop. The show will be set in New York City which is also the home of an excssive crime rate and corruption. According toVariety,“The Get Down” will focus on a group of teens living in the South Bronx as music develops and explodes in the borough around them.
To audition for a role on Netflix's The Get Down, check out the casting call details below:
Netflix ‘The Get Down' Casting Call
Seeking SAG-AFTRA/NU Male 5'8-5'10 to photo double for Giancarlo Esposito for the new Netflix Series “The Get Down”. Hair should be at least an inch or two in length. Works sometime between 11/19-12/4, possible additional work throughout the season.
***Must be comfortable with possible hair cut/ temporary dye***
Please email to getdown@gwcnyc.com and change subject line to “Name, Phone #, SAG-AFTRA or Nonunion, Facebook PD, Avail” PLEASE include the following information in your email!!!
-Your current sizes height, weight, jacket/suit size, neck x sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe size
-2 current photos 1) shoulders up that clearly depict your current hair as well as skin tone, 2) full body.
-Comfortable with possible hair cut/temporary dye
Political Rally Casting Call
Seeking NONUNION African American/Hispanic/Mixed men and women to portray political rally types for the new Netflix Series “The Get Down”. MUST be avail for a fitting either 11/24 or 11/25, work dates are 11/30 & 12/1. MUST BE AVAIL FOR BOTH WORK DATES. THIS IS MATCHING WORK.
***Please note hair CANNOT HAVE braids, weaves, shaved heads or wigs. Hair must be longer, natural hair.***
We are shooting for exterior summer scenes.
Please email getdown@gwcnyc.com with the following:
-Full Name
-Phone Number
-Union Status
-Current photos that accurately depicts your hair
-What day you are avail for a fitting 11/24 or 11/25
-Wardrobe sizes:
Men: Height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe
Women: Height, weight, dress, bust, waist, hips and shoe
PLEASE CHANGE THE SUBJET LINE TO:
FACEBOOK, NAME, RALLY TYPE, AVAIL
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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