Ready for ‘Barbie’? Apply to These Movie Gigs

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Barbie became an instant icon when she was first introduced in 1959. Now she’s finally making her big screen debut this July 21 with Margot Robbie as the titular toy celebrity and Ryan Gosling as her equally famous boyfriend, Ken. To celebrate the “Barbie” movie, we rounded up some gigs that remind us of the upcoming film. From rom-coms to narratives, these feature films need talent now. 

“OceanView”

A union and nonunion romantic comedy feature film is casting for its September–October shoot in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead male actor, aged 30–43, to play Luke, a lead female actor, aged 25–40, to play Sofia, and a lead female actor, aged 25–35, to play Emily. All roles pay a flat rate of $1,000, with Airfare, ground transportation, meals, and hotel lodging provided.

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“Chasing Rainbows”

A union and nonunion feature film about a young comedian is casting for its October–November shoot in New York. Production is filling multiple roles, including a supporting male actor, aged 50–70, to play Ari Waxman, a supporting female actor, aged 23–35, to play Emily Donahue, and a supporting female actor, aged 38–55, to play Jane Manning. All roles pay $215 per day for an unspecified duration. 

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“Nicky and Audrey”

A union and nonunion feature film about an 18-year-old boy who falls in love with a 42-year-old thief is casting for its August shoot in New York. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 16–18, to play Nicky. The role pays a flat rate of $3,000.

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“Echoes of Dreams”

A nonunion LGBTQ+ drama/comedy feature film is casting for its August–September shoot in California. Production is filling multiple roles, including a supporting female actor, aged 25–30, to play Tiya Joshi and a supporting female actor, aged 40–55, to play Reyna’s Mom. The role of Tiya Joshi pays a flat rate $100–$1,000 for an estimated two days of work. The role of Reyna’s Mom pays a flat rate of $500 for an estimated two days of work.

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“Balthazar & Friar John”

A union and nonunion comedic, modern-day retelling of “Romeo and Juliet” is casting for its upcoming shoot in San Diego. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 25–30, to play Romeo, a supporting female actor, aged 35–45, to play Nurse, and a supporting male actor, aged 30–40, to play Tybalt. All roles pay $100 per day for an unspecified duration.

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