NOW CASTING
DARK SIDE OF COMEDY
Episodic
Non-Union
Production Company: Vice Studios Canada
Producer: Lana Belle Mauro
Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths, Julie J Fitzsimmons
Callback Date(s): TBC
Start Date: TBC. Likely one or two days within this range: March 30th, 31st, April 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 2022.
Rate of Pay: Lead – $400 per day/tentatively 2 shoot days all inc. Secondary roles – $200 all inclusive – tentatively 1 or 2 day shoot
Location: Toronto, ON
ROLES
- [YOUNG ARTIE LANGE] 20’s, white male to portray Artie Lange. LEAD.
- [ARTIE LANGE] 30’s – 40 years old, white male. Plus Size build, to portray Artie Lange. LEAD.
- [ARTHUR LANGE SR.] 30 to 45 years old, white male. To portray Artie Lange’s Father. SECONDARY.
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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.