Disney+’s ‘The Crossover’ cast, casting calls, auditions, and news you should know.
Disney+ acquires rights to the film “The Crossover”
What’s the plot?
Disney Plus has greenlit a new series based on the book by Kwame Alexander. The Crossover will be an entertaining and gritty coming-of-age story about two teens who are struggling with their future as basketball prodigies in America, while also discovering what it means to be family members after being raised fatherless for years.
When can we watch it?
It was announced in January 2022 that LeBron James’ production company SpringHill Entertainment would be part of the filming. Daveed Diggs, who voices Rocket on Fox’s animated series “Bob’s Burgers,” was chosen to narrate the new show and we can expect the release sometime within 2023!
Who is the cast?
In the new series, Josh Bell stars as a young man who becomes addicted to basketball. He is joined by an all-star cast including Amir O’Neil (JB), Derek Luke (Chuck), and Sabrina Revelle (Crystal). The show will follow their high school journey of love interests which includes Skyla I’Lece (Alex), Deaja Monique Cruz (Maya), Trevorsh Bush (Vondie).
The 20th Television and Disney+ production are casting background extras in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and influencers to work on scenes filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Producers are seeking and hiring the following roles:
- Women
- African American
- Ages 25-40
- and are familiar with different kinds of African style dance
- Men
- African American
- have the ability to play a djembe drum.
How to apply?
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To audition for a role in the upcoming production, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Production Title: 20th Television & Disney+ ‘The Crossover’
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in New Orleans Area.
Roles: Will be performing in a small scene set in the mid-19th century at Congo Square.
- Women
- African American
- Ages 25-40
- and are familiar with different kinds of African style dance
- Men
- African American
- have the ability to play a djembe drum.
Covid Test: TBA
Filming Rate (Higher Rate): TBD
COVID Test Stipend: TBD
This production has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set. To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novava x vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet either of the criteria mentioned above. If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this particular Production.
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