AMC New Series “Turn” Speaking Roles

Speaking Roles for new AMC series

AMC is coming up with another new series… well now that the runaway hit “Breaking Bad” is over. The new takes place during the Revolutionary war and tells the story of a spy ring composed of young revolutionary war soldiers during that time.

The show has just began production and casting directors for the series, Arvold Casting, are seeking paid extras and featured extras that can fit into that time frame, longish, natural hair. This casting call is a Union gig.

The latest casting call is for some speaking roles on the project which films in the central Virginia area.

TURN is based on the novel written by Alexander Rose called Washington’s Spies about the same topic.

The show is set in 1778, where a farmer named, Abe Woodhull gets together with some of his friends to form a spy ring. This unlikely band of friends does a great job and begins to make a difference in the Revolutionary war. The friends form the Culper Ring and begin making a dent and eventually turning the tides for the soldiers fighting on their side.

Turn is written by Craig Silverstein and directed by Rupert Wyatt.

The show will be released in 2014.
An AMC television series “TURN” is filming in the Central Virginia area, and Arvold Casting is seeking actors who look authentically from the Revolutionary War period for speaking roles.

TURN is adapted from the nonfiction book Washington’s Spies by Alexander Rose. The story is centered on a band of young soldiers and civilians who were part of the secret spy ring during the Revolutionary War.

Please note that casting directors are only seeking people who are local to the Richmond Virginia area because no travel expenses will be covered and talent will need to be on set on short notice.

TURN
Television series, SAG-AFTRA
January 28 – February 6, 2014
Richmond/Central VA area
All roles are regional hires/modified local hires (within 500 miles of Richmond, VA)

Seeking the following speaking roles:

CYRUS – 20s, Caucasian, a Continental who disguises himself as a Redcoat. He is a passionate and creative freedom fighter. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations.

AIDE-DE-CAMP – 30s, Caucasian. Continental army officer who provides George Washington updates on camp procedures. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very closely tied to England and that those families had only been here for a few generations.

TITUS – 20s to 30s, African American, a former slave who is now a member of the elite Queen’s Rangers. He relishes being free, and is a staunch supporter of loyalist principles. His accent should have a Revolutionary War flavor to it, somewhere between an American, Southern and African accent, reminding us that the colonies had only been here for a few generations.

CONTINENTAL SURGEON – mid-30s to 40s, Caucasian. Oversees the Continental soldier ward of smallpox patients. Is up-to-date and progressive in his medical techniques. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very closely tied to England and that those families had only been here for a few generations.

SICK CONTINENTAL SOLDIER – mid-20s to 30s, Caucasian. A Continental soldier infected by smallpox who remains zealous for the cause, even while dying. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very closely tied to England and that those families had only been here for a few generations.

CAPTAIN TERRENCE – late-20s to late 30s, Caucasian. A Redcoat officer who recently escaped captivity from the Continental army. Authentic British accent mandatory.

ORATOR – Caucasian. A Continental soldier whose voice is his instrument. He reads aloud the criminal charges of disloyal or unlawful soldiers. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very closely tied to England and that those families had only been here for a few generations.

REDCOAT SOLDIER – mid-20s to 40s, Caucasian. Hunger makes him willing to negotiate good prices for extra food. Authentic British accent mandatory.

For more info on how to submit your information online to this audition please visit the casting directors page here.

The show will air sometime in 2014 and a video trailer has already been released, check it out..