Aaron Sorkin‘s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7‘ starring Seth Rogen is now casting extras for a courtroom scene
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on November 14th and December 8th in New Jersey with transportation from New York City.
Producers are seeking the following types:
- NON-UNION Women & Men, 18-30 age range, to portray STUDENTS & ACTIVIST TYPES TO BE IN THE COURTROOM GALLERY IN COURTROOM SCENES.
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:
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for feature film “The Trial of the Chicago 7” directed & written by Aaron Sorkin:
NON-UNION Women & Men, 18-30 age range, to portray STUDENTS & ACTIVIST TYPES TO BE IN THE COURTROOM GALLERY IN COURTROOM SCENES.
Must have late 1960s appropriate hair/ look.
MEN: Hair should be full all around. Shaggy but not too long, not past the shoulders. No fades, shaved heads, crew cuts, or super short hair.
WOMEN: Right below shoulder-length hair or shorter. No highlights, odd colors or ombre. No edgy hairstyles. Natural colored hair only, no wigs or extensions.
Men must be comfortable being clean-shaven.
Men & Women must be comfortable receiving a 1960s period haircut if necessary.
This will be 2 days of work, November 14th and December 8th. Subject to change.
Requires a wardrobe fitting beforehand. Fittings are in New Jersey. Transportation provided.
FILMING WILL BE IN NEW JERSEY!!
Please email a few current selfies to chicago7@gwcnyc.com.
Write FB NU STUDENT/ ACTIVIST TYPES in the subject line.
Include these items”
-Your name,
-Your phone #,
-Your age/ age range,
– Your measurements/sizes (Men: height weight, jacket, neck,sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe. Women: height, weight, dress size, bust, waist, hip and shoe)
-please note if you have visible tattoos,
-whether you will need a courtesy van to NJ,
-if you are comfortable with a 1960s period haircut.
– are you available both shoot dates (11/14 &12/8)?
– What is your fitting date preference (10/23-10/25, morning or afternoon)?
-Are you comfortable working in atmospheric smoke? Are you comfortable smoking herbal cigarettes?
NON UNION RATE: $143/10
FITTING RATE: $13 per hour
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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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