HBO Show Me a Hero is looking for actors to play protesters in the upcoming HBO miniseries filming in New York City.
HBO's ‘Show Me a Hero' centers around Mayor Nick Wasicsko who took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
Casting directors are looking for Caucasian men & women to portray ANGRY RESIDENTS of Yonkers marching & protesting against a housing development. This scene is scheduled for Tuesday December 16th. This is a DAY SHOOT in YONKERS. Courtesy transportation to set from Manhattan will be provided for anyone who needs it.
To audition for a role on HBO's ‘Show Me a Hero', check out the casting call details below:
HBO Show Me a Hero Casting Call
Seeking the following for the upcoming HBO miniseries “Show Me A Hero”, starring Oscar Isaac, directed by Paul Haggis (“Crash”) and produced by David Simon (“The Wire”, “Treme”).
We are specifically seeking NON UNION Caucasian men & women to portray ANGRY RESIDENTS of Yonkers marching & protesting against a housing development. This scene is scheduled for Tuesday December 16th. This is a DAY SHOOT in YONKERS. Courtesy transportation to set from Manhattan will be provided for anyone who needs it.
We will be filming INTERIOR. The season we are portraying is WINTER.
The pay rate for Non Union is $115/12 hours.
****If you have already worked on this show, please let us know what date, scene, role you worked in.****
IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE & INTERESTED IN WORKING ON THE SHOW , PLEASE EMAIL A CURRENT, CLEAR PHOTO (headshot or non professional/ selfie is fine) TO HERO@GWCNYC.COM & CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE TO READ:
your full name, union status, how we found you, date available, scene, Role Type, phone #, van or self report
FOR EXAMPLE:
JOHN DOE, NON UNION, FACEBOOK, AVAIL 12/16, ANGRY RESIDENT, CAUCASIAN MALE- 35 YRS, 555-555-5555, VAN
****AGAIN– If you have already worked on this show, please let us know what date, scene, role you worked in.****
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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