Cinemax ‘The Knick’ Season 2 casting call for African American actors, models, and talent in New York City.
The Knick centers around New York City in the 1900s, and the Knickerbocker Hospital. Dr. John Thackery, battles his cocaine and opium addictions with his ambition for medical discovery and his reputation among his peers. Dr. Algernon Edwards, must fight for respect within the all-white populated hospital, as well as the racially-charged city. While literally struggling to keep the lights on, the hospital attempts to attract a wealthy clientele, without sacrificing quality care.
Casting directors are looking for African American men and women to play pedestrians on the hit Cinemax TV series ‘The Knick’ filming in New York City. Grant Wifley casting is looking for talent that are available to work on scenes filming on January 27th and work several days throughout February until May. Producers are looking for men with no shaved heads and no dreadlocks.
To audition for a role on Cinemax ‘The Knick’, check out the casting call details below:
The Knick Season 2 Casting Call
Seeking NON-UNION to portray African American pedestrians for the Cinemax series “The Knick”. Fitting Tues. 1/27, works multiple dates bet. Feb – May. Women – no extensions, no dreads, no braids. Especially seeking women with natural, unstraightened hair. Men no shaved heads and no dreadlocks. Men must be between 5’5-5’10, women 5’4-5’9. Please send recent, candid photos which shows your current hair to theknick@gwcnyc.com with the subject line reading: Facebook, Role, Height/Weight, Availability, and Phone Number (For example: Facebook, African American Pedestrian, 5’9/160lbs, Avail. 1/27 and throughout season, 555-555-5555). Please put all your sizes in the body of the email (women – bust-waist-hips, and shoe size, men – neck, chest size, and shoe size). Pays $107/10.
BACKGROUND WORK IS A FULL DAY/NIGHT COMMITMENT. PLEASE SHARE, RE-POST, TELL YOUR FRIENDS FOR GWCI!!
Cops Casting Call
Seeking SAG-AFTRA/NON-UNION men to portray caucasian Irish cops on the Cinemax series “The Knick”. Age range 20s-30s. Fitting next week in Greenpoint, Brooklyn works multiple TBD dates bet. Feb – May. Cast to fit: Height: 5’8 – 5’11, 34-40 waist, 38-48 chest. Men must be okay with getting a 1900s style haircut, must be okay working around smoke, and no wool allergy. Please send recent candid photo which shows current hair length to theknick@gwcnyc.com with the subject line reading: Facebook, Irish Cop, Name, Union Status, Availability, Phone Number (For example: Facebook, Irish Cop, John Doe, SAG-AFTRA, Avail for fitting next week, 555-555-5555). PLEASE NOTE YOUR HEIGHT, WEIGHT, WAIST, AND CHEST SIZE IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL.
PLEASE SHARE/RE-POST/TELL YOUR FRIENDS! THIS IS FOR BACKGROUND WORK ONLY. Background work is a full day/night commitment.
Burlesque Dancers Casting Call
Seeking SAG-AFTRA/NON-UNION women to portray African American and Caucasian curvy burlesque type prostitutes on the Cinemax series “The Knick”. This takes place in the early 1900s. Fitting on a TBD date, works 3/5, 5/6 and other TBD dates. Please send recent candid photos which clearly shows current hair length along with a bikini/lingerie shot to theknick@gwcnyc.com with the subject line reading: Facebook, Name, Role, Union Status, Height/Weight, and Phone Number (For example: Facebook, Name, Prostitute, SAG-AFTRA, 5’6/135lbs, 5555-555-5555).*** In the body of the email please put: Bust-Waist-Hips size along with if you are comfortable being topless or nude, and if you have any tattoos. Women must have hair at least 3 inches past shoulders*.
THIS IS FOR BACKGROUND WORK ONLY. Background work is a full day/night commitment. Shoots in NYC area.
PLEASE SHARE/RE-POST/TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
Musicians Casting Call
Seeking SAGFTRA or Non-Union Caucasian Male Trumpet, Trombone, and Euphorium players to portray 1900s Band Members for THE KNICK. Must be ok receiving 1900s style haircut and possibly being fit with artificial facial hair.
Must be ok working around atmospheric smoke. Must not have allergies to wool. Fitting will be next week, and tentative shoot date is 2/23 (exterior.)
Email a current candid photo, name, union status, phone number, height, weight, jacket size, waist measurement, and shoe size to theknick@gwcnyc.com.
Please note which instrument you play, your skill level, and if you have your own instrument. Please write “Facebook: [Trumpet/Trombone/Euphorium] Musician” in the subject line. Must be 18 or older and have valid ID to fill out an I-9.
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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