Going in Style starring Morgan Freeman is now casting kid actors in New York City.
Morgan Freeman’s new movie Going in Style is looking for background actors to work on a carnival scene filming in New York City. Grant Wilfley Casting, the extras casting director behind Going in Style, is looking for boys ages 6 to 15 years old to play carnival goers on the new feature film. Filming will take place in Brooklyn on Tuesday 9/1, Wednesday 9/2, and Thursday 9/3.
Going in Style centers around “three retired men who lose their pensions when the company they’ve worked for their entire lives is sold to a foreign corporation. Desperate for money to survive, they set out to try to rob the very bank that’s withholding their money.”Zach Braff, who helmed the Kickstarter-funded comedy “Wish I Was Here,” will direct from Ted Melfi’s script, with shooting set to begin Aug. 3 in New York City.
To audition for a role on ‘Going in Style’, check out the casting call details below:
‘Going In Style’ Casting Call
Seeking Non-Union boys, ages 6-15yrs, to portray Carnival Goers for work on the new feature film “Going In Style!”
Works Tuesday 9/1, Wednesday 9/2, and Thursday 9/3 exterior in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Children can be available for 9/1 only OR for all 3 days 9/1-9/3.
Must have full day availability to be considered available for a date- should not have any timing conflicts.
Children must have valid NY work permits and trust accounts set up.
Please email the following to style@gwcnyc.com:
-child’s name, age, DOB, and union status
-work permit expiration date and confirm trust account
-recent candid photos!
-availability for ONLY 9/1 OR all 3 days 9/1-9/3
-parent name and contact
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Child Carnival Goer, [child’s name & age], [phone number], AVAIL [9/1, 9/2, or 9/3].”
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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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