The upcoming Sopranos prequel, “Newark” is now casting card dealers in New York.
“The Sopranos” prequel “Newark” is now seeking Italian American boys and girls to play 1960s and 1970s mob kids. Producers are seeking talent between the ages of 9 to 14 to work on the upcoming movie. Filming will shoot on April 16th or 17th in Garden City, New York with a fitting scheduled for Monday, April 8th in Manhattan, New York City.
Casting directors are also seeking African American Men and Women to portray a 1967 Protester for the upcoming film NEWARK. Filming is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd in Paterson, NJ. Fittings will take place Monday, April 8th in Manhattan or a later date this week.
“Newark” is now casting mob wives to work on the feature film. Producers are also seeking Italian American Women to portray Featured 1960s/1970s Mob Wives for the upcoming film NEWARK. Tentative shoot dates are April 15th, April 16th, and April 17th and a to be detrmined fitting next week.
About “The Many Saints of Newark”:
The Sopranos is getting a prequel. Ending in 2007, “The Sopranos” made HBO a household name. The show won 21 Primetime Emmys and five Golden Globes. David Chase, “The Sopranos” creator, showrunner, writer and producer is leading the movie. He wrote the script with Lawrence Konner, a Sopranos staff writer.
The Many Saints of Newark is set amid the 1967 Newark riots, which Livia was seen watching live on television during a flashback in the episode “Down Neck”.
There were over a hundred race riots across America in what was dubbed “The Long Hot Summer of 1967”, as tensions boiled over as African Americans continued to face discrimination. In Newark, the start for the riot was one that still shocks the city today is the beating of a black man by police.
“That was a time when the African-Americans and the Italians of Newark were at each other’s throats,” Deadline notes, “and among the gangsters of each group, those conflicts became especially lethal.”
How to apply:
“Newark” Casting Call
Mob Kids Casting Call
GWC is seeking Italian American boys and girls to portray 1960s/1970s Mob Kids (ages 9-14) for the upcoming film NEWARK.
Must have already or be willing to get a period appropriate haircut.
Tentative shoot dates are April 16th OR April 17th in Garden City, NY. Fitting on Monday 4/8 in Manhattan.
If you are interested, please email newark@gwcnyc.com with the following information:
– Name
– Phone #
– SAG-AFTRA or NON UNION
-height, weight, wardrobe sizes
-What forms of ID you can bring to set to fill out an I9.
-Confirm you are local to the Tri State area
– Note which shoot date(s) you are available (4/16 & 4/17)
– Are you available for a fitting on Monday 4/8? If not, which days are you available next week?
– Are you okay getting a 1960s and/or 1970s style haircut/trim for the work date if needed?
– Are you comfortable working around atmospheric smoke?
-Please attach current, candid photos. Need to see current hair style and length.
***subject line should say “FACEBOOK MOB KIDS”
All children must have valid work permit and trust account!
Protestor Casting Call
GWC is seeking African American Men and Women to portray a 1967 Protester for the upcoming film NEWARK.
Shoot date is Friday 5/3 in Paterson, NJ (*OVERNIGHT SHOOT*. Fitting Monday 4/8 in Manhattan or a later date this week.
For consideration, email the following to newark@gwcnyc.com:
-Full name
-phone #
-all sizes (women: height and weight, dress, bust-waist-hip, shoe) (men: height and weight, jacket, neck x sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe)
-union status
-availability for tentative May 3 shoot date (this is an overnight shoot in Paterson, NJ, with transportation to and from Manhattan!)
-are you available for a fitting in Manhattan Monday 4/8? If not, note which day(s) you are available this week.
-note if you are comfortable with a ’60s haircut for the work dates
-for men, note if you are comfortable being clean shaven for the work date
-note if you are comfortable working around atmospheric smoke
-what forms of ID you can provide for your I-9 (note if you have a restricted ID or visa of any kind)
– attach several current clear, candid photos of you so we can see your current hair and look (no filters/sunglasses/hats/tilted angles)
Please note:
-no visible tattoos
-must be ok working around atmospheric smoke
-must have 1960s appropriate hair (MEN- +2 inches all around. NO shaved sides, edging, buzzcuts, fades, highlights, etc. // WOMEN- about shoulder length or above, no ombre, weaves, braids, etc.)
** Men will have to be clean shaven if requested. Women must have natural colored hair, mostly looking for shoulder-length or shorter hair for women.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU’VE BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT ANOTHER ROLE/SCENE!!!
Subject line should say: “FACEBOOK PROTESTERS”
Mobster Wives Casting Call
GWC is seeking Italian American Women to portray Featured 1960s/1970s Mob Wives for the upcoming film NEWARK.
Must have already or be willing to get a period appropriate haircut (shoulder length or shorter).
Tentative shoot dates are April 15th, April 16th, and April 17th + TBD fitting next week. As of now these are MATCHING dates.
If you are interested, please email newark@gwcnyc.com with the following information:
– Name
– Phone #
– SAG-AFTRA or NON UNION
-all wardrobe sizes (height, weight, dress, bust-waist-hip, shoe.)
-What forms of ID you can bring to set to fill out an I9.
-Confirm you are local to the Tri State area
– Confirm you are available 4/15-17 + available for a fitting sometime next week
– Are you okay getting a 1960s and/or 1970s style haircut/trim for the work date if needed?
-Do you have any visible tattoos?
-Please attach current, candid photos. Need to see current hair style and length. One photo should be full body.
***subject line should say “FACEBOOK MOB WIVES”
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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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