BOY -Age 8-12, who weighs 150-300 lb. Lead Role in Feature Film
Location: Nationwide
Type: Film
Richard Hicks, the Casting Director of the movie ‘Gravity’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and others, is currently casting an independent feature film called WEIGHTLESS, starring Nick Nolte (’48 Hours’) and Jason Clarke (‘Zero Dark Thirty’).
A nationwide search is on in both the USA and Canada, for a young boy to play the leading role of ‘Will’, age 8-12. He’s a quiet, shy boy who weighs approximately 150-300+ lb or more.
‘Weightless‘ is a touching story about a relationship between a father and a son. The film also addresses the impact of issues such as, bullying, divorce and childhood obesity.
No acting experience is required for this role. Boys fitting this description can submit a photo via the film’s website. The film is set to shoot during the late Summer or early Fall in the Albany/ Schenectady area of Upstate New York and parts of Pennsylvania.
The film stars Nick Nolte & Jaon Clarke – here’s more about them:
JASON CLARKE has appeared in many films, including the Oscar-nominated Zero Dark Thirty, Death Race, Public Enemies, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Lawless, and Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby. He can soon be seen opposite Gary Oldman in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and in the lead role in Terminator: Genesis.
NICK NOLTE has been nominated for three Academy Awards, twice for Best Actor, for Prince of Tides and Affliction, and once for Best Supporting Actor in Warrior. He is also known for his performances in 48 Hrs., Cape Fear, Lorenzo’s Oil, The Thin Red Line, and The Good Thief, among many many others.
You can see more information about the production’s director, writer and story here.
For more information go to:
www.WeightlessAudition.com.
Contact:
Richard Hicks Casting
5225 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #736
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-1699
WeightlessAudition@gmail.com
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Nationwide
Please submit to: weightlessaudition@gmail.com by
This casting notice was posted by: Richard Hicks Casting