In today’s casting roundup, “Cherry,” the latest feature film from the Russo Brothers, is seeking an actor with real group leadership experience. Plus, a reading of a new show based on Nicki Sixx’s memoir, a church short film, and an existential drama are all casting around the country.
“CHERRY”
Join the cast of “Cherry,” a drama from the Russo Brothers. A male actor with real-life prison support group leadership experience, aged 30–60, is wanted. Filming will take place on Nov. 13 in Cleveland, Ohio. Some pay will be provided. Apply here!
NIKKI SIXX’S “HEROIN DIARIES: THE MIRACULOUS SURVIVAL OF A ROCK STAR”
Casting is underway for a developmental reading-workshop of a new show based on the Nikki Sixx autobiography “Heroin Diaries: The Miraculous Survival of a Rock Star.” Talent, aged 18–42, with terrific rock-pop voices is wanted for lead roles in the project, including the starring role of Nikki. There will be an open casting call on Nov. 4 in New York City. The reading-workshop will take place over two weeks in late January and early February in NYC. Pay is $600 per week. Apply here!
“THE LIGHT HAS COME” SHORT FILM
“The Light Has Come,” a Christmas Eve short film production at Vineyard Church Columbus, is seeking its star. A male actor of color, aged 18–30, is wanted to play the hero lead. The camera test and rehearsal will take place on Nov. 6, and filming will take place all day on Nov. 7. Pay is $700 plus lodging. Apply here!
“WATER”
Join the cast of “Water,” an existential drama following a traveler in search of water in an endless desert. A Latinx actor, aged 22–50, who is fluent in Spanish and English is wanted for the lead role. Talent must be comfortable filming in desert conditions. Filming will take place on Dec. 7–8 and 14–15 at Rod Rock State Park and Death Valley, California. Pay is $200 per day with travel expenses and meals provided. Apply here!