CASTING NOTICE: RUN THE BURBS S3
Job Detail: We are currently seeking East Asian talent in their 50s-70s for three exciting roles in Season 3 of the hit series “Run the Burbs.”
Job Responsibilities:
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[DO-JANG]
- Role: Taekwondo Instructor
- Age Range: 60s-70s
- Description: “Do-Jang” is an insightful and clever Taekwondo instructor with decades of teaching experience. They maintain a youthful appearance and prowess, reminiscent of the 90s. While Camille remembers Do-Jang as a strict teacher and even a bit of a bully, Do-Jang sees things differently and recognizes the need to help Camille process her trauma.
- Principal Role: Tentatively recurring in 2 episodes.
Special Note:
- Seeking talent with some athletic ability, as the role involves light Taekwondo movements/choreography. Prior experience in Taekwondo is a plus, though not mandatory.
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[BAC LANG]
- Role: Friend of Linh
- Ethnicity: Vietnamese
- Age Range: 50-60s
- Description: Bac Lang is a close friend of Linh. She and her friend Bac Huong meet Linh at the club, where they recognize Andrew from a magazine article and excitedly fuss over him.
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[BAC HUONG]
- Role: Friend of Linh
- Ethnicity: Vietnamese
- Age Range: 50-60s
- Description: Bac Huong is a close friend of Linh. She and her friend Bac Lang meet Linh at the club, where they recognize Andrew from a magazine article and enthusiastically fuss over him.
Requirements:
- Talent must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Talent must be residents of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- Talent must be taxpayers in the province of Ontario.
- Talent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Compensation:
- Compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates and will be in line with industry standards.
About the Series: “Run the Burbs” is a fresh and original comedy series centered around a bold, young Canadian family taking a unique approach to embracing life in the suburbs. They embody the spirit of the modern-day Griswolds, diving into wild adventures with a progressive, mixed-race, and supportive parenting style reflective of the 2020s. The Phams tackle each day with the same gusto as Clark Griswold approaches Christmas – with all-out enthusiasm!
We look forward to receiving your submissions and discovering the perfect talent to bring these vibrant characters to life in Season 3 of “Run the Burbs”!
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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.