Start your week off right with today’s top gigs! Create your own empire with “The King of Cannabis,” a feature action-crime-drama film casting its leads and more. Plus, Broadway’s long-running musical “Chicago,” a horror-comedy film, and a series of short beer brand ads are casting today!
“The King of Cannabis”
Casting is underway for “The King of Cannabis,” a feature action-crime-drama film inspired by true events and following a young man from a working-class family who is drawn into the underground cannabis world after his father’s sudden job loss, building an empire over three decades. Los Angeles-based talent, aged 18–60, is sought for several lead and supporting roles, including the protagonist Luis. Filming will begin on Aug. 17 in L.A. Pay is $1,200–$7,000 with food and travel covered.
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“Chicago,” Broadway
The long-running Broadway musical “Chicago” is now seeking Equity actors, aged 18 and older, to play Velma Kelly, Roxie Hart, and more as future principal replacements. Auditions will be held on Aug. 21 in New York City. Start dates are TBD. Pay is currently $2,784.93 per week (including media fee).
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“Final House”
Jawface Productions is now casting talent for “Final House,” a 90-minute action/horror film with some comic elements (in the style of “Evil Dead” or “Shaun of the Dead”) following a babysitter and aspiring stuntwoman as she watches over two children on what turns out to be the first night of a zombie apocalypse. L.A.-based actors, aged 6 and over, are sought for various roles, including adult and child leads and background zombie performers. Auditions will be held virtually on Aug. 15–23. Rehearsals are scheduled for Sept. 28–29, followed by filming on Oct. 1–11 in the L.A. area. Pay is $175–$200 per day for several lead and supporting roles, while other supporting, day player, and background roles will be unpaid. Food/craft services and free headshots will be provided.
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Beer Commercials
A Chicago-based actor, age 30–45, is sought to play a bartender in a series of short online ads for the rebranding of a popular beer brand. Bartending experience is a plus. Talent will work on Sept. 15 and/or 16. Pay is $1,000 per day.
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