Wonderstruck casting call for boy scouts in New York City.
Casting directors are now casting boys between the ages of 9 to 13 years old to play Boy Scouts n the Todd Haynes movie “Wonderstruck” starring Julianne Moore & Michelle Williams. Fittings will take place on Thursday, June 9th in Lower Manhattan and filming will take place on June 25th. This scene takes place in 1977. must have some length to their hair. Hair should be shaggy and come over the ears or styled in a kinky or curly afro. No crew cuts, shaved heads, etc.
About Wonderstruck:
Wonderstruck centers around two deaf children, Ben and Rose. Ben lives with his family in Minnesota in 1977, and runs off to New York following his mother’s death when a mysterious note shows up. Rose, who is locked in a house in 1927 New Jersey, also escapes to New York to see her idol, film actress Lillian Mayhew.
To audition for a role on Wonderstruck, check out the casting call details below.
Wonderstruck Casting Call
Seeking non union boys any ethnicity around 9-13 years to portray 1970s Boy Scouts in the Todd Haynes movie “Wonderstruck” starring Julianne Moore & Michelle Williams.
Fitting: Thurs 6/9 in Lower Manhattan
Works: Sat 6/25
*** THIS IS A NIGHT SHOOT call time will most likely be 5pm-1:30am***
This scene takes place in 1977. must have some length to their hair. Hair should be shaggy and come over the ears or styled in a kinky or curly afro. No crew cuts, shaved heads, etc.
Dyed & highlighted hair is fine but no bright unnatural colors (blue, pink, purple, green, etc).
to submit please email a current photo of your child to wonderstruck@gwcnyc.com with subject line reading:
Your Child’s Name, Boy Scouts, Union Status, Phone #
In the body of the email please include:
-Your Child’s Name
-Union Status
– Your Child’s Age and Date of Birth
– Confirmation of work permit & expiration date (If you have)
-Availability for fitting Thurs 6/9
-Availability for shoot Sat 6/25
– Confirmation OK with night shoot
-Confirm you are ok with haircut/ hair alterations if necessary.
-ALL SIZES: Height, Weight, Waist measurement, Shirt measurement & Shoe
-RECENT NON-PROFESSIONAL photos that show your child’s current look and hairstyle
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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