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Casting Calls'If Beale Street Could Talk' NYC Casting Call for African American Actors

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ NYC Casting Call for African American Actors

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Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk is now casting photo doubles in New York City.

Casting directors are now hiring actors to work on a scene filming on Thursday, October 19th in New York City, New York. Producers are seeking the following types:

  • GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA/Non Union to PHOTO DOUBLE for African American Male, height 5’10-6’2.

About If Beale Street Could Talk:

Variety reports that Jenkins will direct an adaption of James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the first film as part of his deal with Annapurna Pictures and his own shingle, PASTEL.

Baldwin’s novel “follows Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first born child. It’s a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families, and their lives.”

To audition for a role on If Beale Street Could Talk, check out the casting call breakdown below.

If Beale Street Could Talk Casting Call

GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA/Non Union to PHOTO DOUBLE for African American Male, height 5’10-6’2. For “If Beale Street Could Talk” directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight). Works Thursday 10/19. Could film late.

If interested/available, please email bealestreet@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “FACEBOOK PHOTO DOUBLE” and the following information in the body of your email:
– Name
– Phone #
– Union status (SAG-AFTRA or Non Union)
– Full body photo (jeans & tshirt is fine)
– Hand photos (both hands, palm and back)
– Current sizes: Height, weight, jacket, neck x sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe.
– Any jigsaw/woodworking experience?

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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