Casting Call: Elle Woods – High School Version for Upcoming Series
Job Title: Elle Woods – Lead Role
Job Description:
We are casting for the lead role of Elle Woods in a new high school version of the iconic character originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. This series reimagines Elle in the 1990s as a driven, natural-born leader with a passion for social justice. The character radiates confidence, vulnerability, and charisma, bringing light and energy to every scene. As Elle navigates her high school years, she will encounter her first love, heartbreak, and significant moral challenges.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray Elle Woods, a vibrant and dynamic high school student who is both a natural leader and a caring friend.
- Bring the character’s charm, wit, and strong sense of justice to life on screen, maintaining Elle’s signature confidence and charisma.
- Act in various scenes ranging from light-hearted comedic moments to emotional and dramatic sequences, including scenes of first love and heartache.
- Collaborate closely with the director and cast to capture the essence of Elle’s character, transitioning through moments of vulnerability, strength, and earnestness.
Requirements:
- Female actor, age 18+ to portray a 16-year-old character.
- Must be a white female with the ability to capture the essence of Elle Woods’ iconic character.
- A strong ability to blend confidence with vulnerability, while portraying the character’s growth and leadership throughout the series.
- Prior acting experience is preferred, but not required.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Vancouver, Canada.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with long shoot days.
- Ability to capture Elle’s Bel Air sophistication, but also her genuine heart for social justice.
Compensation:
- This is a series regular role.
- Competitive rate based on industry standards.
- Travel and accommodation provided for non-local hires, as per production guidelines.
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Casting Call: Female Pool Shark Body Double for Eyewear Campaign
Job Description: We are casting a highly skilled female pool player to serve as a body double for an actress in an upcoming eyewear campaign. The selected candidate will perform in scenes that require advanced pool-playing skills, ensuring the shots appear seamless and professional. While this role involves a body double, the focus will be on skillful execution rather than recognizable features. The ideal candidate will closely match the height and complexion of our lead actress and be confident performing in a lively party atmosphere.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the body double for the actress, executing advanced pool shots during the campaign shoot.
- Confidently handle a pool stick, align shots accurately, and execute them flawlessly in front of a crowd.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure the visual continuity between the actress and the body double.
- Maintain professionalism and follow directions to achieve the desired results for the campaign.
Requirements:
- Female, aged 25-40.
- Height: 5’8” to 5’10”.
- Medium brown complexion (please refer to the photo in the casting notice for reference).
- Must be a highly skilled pool player, capable of performing advanced shots with confidence.
- Comfortable performing in a dynamic environment surrounded by party onlookers.
- Experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
- Must be available to shoot in Toronto.
Compensation:
- Pay: $3,000 if selected.
- This is a non-union campaign.
