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How to Get Cast in HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Starring Robert Downey Jr.

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HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ is now casting and hiring actors to work on scenes for the new HBO and A24 series.

Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and influencers to work on scenes for the new HBO ‘The Sympathizer’ is now casting and hiring actors

Producers are seeking and hiring the following roles:

  • Principal Roles
  • Supporting Roles

How to apply?

To audition for a role in HBO/A24’s TV series The Sympathizer, check out the casting call breakdown below.

HBO’s The Sympathizer Casting Calls

HBO ‘The Sympathizer’ Speaking Roles Casting Call

‘THE SYMPATHIZER’ Television Series – Open Call
We are currently casting fluent Vietnamese speakers for various supporting roles for the HBO / A24 television series The Sympathizer, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

The show is directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden, The Little Drummer Girl).
The project is slated to shoot Nov 2022 – May 2023 in Los Angeles, CA and Asia.
We are currently seeking talent for the following roles.  No prior acting experience necessary.  Talent can be based anywhere in the United States.  If you think you fit any of the descriptions below, please submit yourself for consideration.  Please fill out the form below and instructions on how to submit your audition/interview videos.
Please submit ASAP but by Sunday, Sept 18 by 11:59PM EST.  

If there is further interest we will reach out to have you self-tape for a role with sides.
ROLE CATEGORIES:

Women 30’s: Loving wife and fierce protector of her children
MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.

Women 40s/50s:  Commanding matriarch. Wealthy, graceful, Intelligent and pragmatic. 

MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE AND SOME ENGLISH.

Women 70s/80s:  Petite, doting and loving.  Is outwardly emotional, and having a hard time with her new life in America.
MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.
Men 40s/50s:  Various supporting soldier roles.
MUST SPEAK FLUENT VIETNAMESE.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please fill out the following form and submit videos + photos if you would like to be considered for this project!  
1) INTERVIEW:
Please tape yourself answering the following questions honestly as yourself:
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
a) what’s your name
b) where are you based?
c) how tall are you?
d) in English, tell us something you’re passionate about
e) in Vietnamese, tell us something you’re passionate about
HOW TO CREATE THE INTERVIEW VIDEO:
-Please keep video 3 minutes or under.
-If you use your phone to record your interview, please make sure to shoot it HORIZONTALLY (not vertically).
-Please make sure to set up the camera so it is facing you (frame from chest up) and speak directly into it to tell your story.
2) PHOTOS
Please submit two non-professional photos – a full body shot and a close up.  These can be as simple as phone pictures against a plain wall in a well lit area (by a window with natural light is always best).

HBO ‘The Sympathizer’ Supporting Speaking Role

A new HBO/A24 Television Series

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel  by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Directed by Park Chan-Wook (Old Boy, The Handmaiden)

It can be found anywhere in the US

  • Actors and Non-Actors may apply
  • Seeking Male African American
  • Singers (Age 20s) for supporting role

Interested? Apply Now

HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Extras Open Casting Call

Open Casting Call for Paid Extras

HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Novel for HBO

Specifically seeking:

  • Vietnamese
  • Men, women and children
  • All Ages
  • All Types
  • No experience necessary!

Fitting and filming in the Los Angeles area

November – March

Interested? Apply Now

HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Kids Speaking Roles Casting Call

Open Casting Call – ‘The Sympathizer’

A New HBO/A24 TV Series

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Directed by PARK CHAN-WOOK

Seeking Vietnamese Youth for Younger Male Roles

Role Categories:

  1. 7-year-old Vietnamese Male
  2. 14-year-old Vietnamese Male
  3. 18-year old Vietnamese Male

No acting experience needed

Must be able to speak fluent Vietnamese

Must be based in the United States

Must be eligible for valid passport to travel

Actors & non-actors may apply

Interested? Apply Now

HBO’s ‘The Sympathizer’ Speaking Roles

Open Castin Call for speaking roles in a new HBO/A24 TV series “The Symphathizer”

Based on the 2016 Pulitzer Prize winning novel Viet Thanh Nguyen

Directed by PARK CHAN-WOOK (Old by, The handmaiden)

Seeking Vietnamese Male talent for Vietnamese Speaking Roles from the ages of 13-16

  • No Acting Experience needed.
  • Must be able to speak conversational Vietnamese
  • Must provide contact of legal guardian
  • Must be eligible for valid passport to travel
  • Actors and Non Actors may apply. 

Interested? Apply Now

Robert Downey Jr. to co-star in drama series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s ‘The Sympathizer’ for HBO And A24; Park Chan-wook is directing the film.

According to Deadline sources, Robert Downey Jr. has found his next significant role after finally putting down the Iron Man suit in Avengers: Endgame. According to sources, HBO has ordered a drama series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Sympathizer with Robert Downey Jr.

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The novel is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. A worldwide search is underway for the lead role and the rest of the predominantly Vietnamese ensemble.

The book, called a “blistering examination of identity and America,” is regarded as a new classic of war fiction and has been compared to works by Kafka, Orwell, and le Carre.

Execs now will look to cast the title character, who will co-star opposite Downey.

The series is a co-production between HBO, A24, and Rhombus Media in conjunction with Cinetic Media and Moho Film. It will be directed by Park Chan-wook, the filmmaker of the film Oldboy. McKellar will also serve as showrunner alongside Don Downey, Susan Downey, and Amanda Burrell for Team Downey. Kim Ly will executive produce through Rhombus Media, while Niv Fichman exec produces through Rhombus Media. In association with Cinetic Media and Moho Film, HBO, A24, and Rhombus Media collaborated on the project.

It is the first project Robert Downey has taken on since he wrapped up his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man, and since he’s an Oscar nominee, he’s been quite selective. (He started filming for 2020’s Dolittlebefore Avengers: Endgame came out.) Several enticing offers are on the table. Sources say what made this role irresistible was the chance to display his versatility as an actor. According to insiders, he is tapped for multiple supporting roles as the main antagonist, representing a different segment of American society, including an ambitious Orange County congressman, CIA agent, and Hollywood film director.

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