Aaron Sorkin‘s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7‘ starring Seth Rogen is now casting talent.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in New Jersey.
Producers are seeking the following types:
- NJ Locals to portray Students, Activists & Courtroom Spectators.
- NON UNION Women & Men, 20s-30s age range
- Must have late 1960s appropriate hair/ look.
- MEN: Younger men– Hair should be full all around. Shaggy but not long. Men should not have hair past the shoulders. No fades, shaved heads, crew cuts, or super short hair.
- WOMEN: Right past shoulder-length hair or shorter. No highlights, odd colors or ombre. No edgy hairstyles. Natural colored hair only, no wigs or extensions.
- No visible tattoos or facial piercings or ear gauges.
About “The Trial of the Chicago 7”:
The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
The movie stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Seth Rogen, and Eddie Redmayne. The movie will be directed and written by Aaron Sorkin.
How to apply:
NEW JERSEY LOCALS ONLY!!
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for feature film “The Trial of the Chicago 7” directed & written by Aaron Sorkin:
NJ Locals to portray Students, Activists & Courtroom Spectators.
NON UNION Women & Men, 20s-30s age range
Must have late 1960s appropriate hair/ look.
MEN: Younger men– Hair should be full all around. Shaggy but not long. Men should not have hair past the shoulders. No fades, shaved heads, crew cuts, or super short hair.
WOMEN: Right past shoulder-length hair or shorter. No highlights, odd colors or ombre. No edgy hairstyles. Natural colored hair only, no wigs or extensions.
No visible tattoos or facial piercings or ear gauges.
The Courtroom Scenes will be approximately 12 days of work, between October 30th- November 19th (Mon- Fri schedule). Subject to change.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL 12 DAYS.
ALL FILMING WILL BE IN NEW JERSEY!!
Requires a wardrobe fitting beforehand. Fittings are in New Jersey.
There will be NO transportation provided so you must be able to self report to fitting & filming locations.
NON UNION FILMING RATE– $143/10 (per day)
NON UNION FITTING RATE– $26
Please email current selfies/ digital photos to chicago7@gwcnyc.com with the subject line marked “NJ LOCAL RESIDENT” and provide the following info in the body of your email:
1) FULL NAME
2) AGE
3) PHONE #
4) CITY YOU RESIDE
5) TYPE OF ID YOU HAVE (US Passport, Greencard, License & SS Card, etc.)
6) SIZES (Men: height, weight, jacket, neck x sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe. Women: height, weight, bust-waist-hip, dress size, and shoe)
7) DO YOU HAVE ANY VISIBLE TATTOOS? IF SO, WHERE/ SIZE OF TATTOO?
8) ARE YOU COMFORTABLE AROUND ATMOSPHERIC SMOKE OR HERBAL CIGARETTE SMOKE?
9) ARE YOU WILLING TO RECEIVE A 1960s APPROPRIATE HAIRCUT IF NECESSARY?
**Do not forget to include a few recent photos. We need to see your current look/ hair length**
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Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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