Open Casting Call for Marvel’s “Black Panther”

Open Casting Call info for “Black Panther”

“Black Panther” is getting close to production and will be holding open cast calls in Atlanta early next month.

“Black Panther” will not begin production in the Atlanta area until January 2017, however, the casting team is trying to get a jump start on extras casting and will be meeting with talent on November 5th and 6th. A good portion of the movie is set in Black Panthers homeland of Africa and casting directors will be needing many African American background actors, ages 18 to 90. Casting directors with Tammy Smith in Atlanta have been working on this one for some time now and held a casting call back in July as well. Seems that there will be lots of detailed costumes on this one and they are trying to nail down talent available for filming ASAP, so they can get everyone fitted for those costumes.Also, looks like there will be some featured spots that will need to be hand picked by the director.

This is round 2 now and folks that missed the Black Panther casting call over the summer  have another chance to be considered. As of now, the movie is only seeking adult extras and the open call is only for talent over the age of 18. “Black Panther” casting directors are especially interested in talent that have fighting skills such as MMA, boxing, wrestling, stick fighting, etc. Also, they will be needing folks that are great on the drums.

Casting directors state that at some point they will be casting some minors, but, that will be at a later date and available roles will be announced in upcoming weeks. For the 2 upcoming casting sessions, minors will not be seen and everyone is asked to refrain from bringing their kids.  This is for extras work and all extras cast can expect to be paid around $100 per day on set.

For this particular open casting call,  casting directors are asking folks wanting to work as paid movie extras on the project come dressed to impress as photos will be taken onsite. They are looking for great traditional African looks as well as afro-punk and tribal looks. People with tattoos and piercings are welcome on this one.

Black Panther’s character was introduced in the last “Captain America” film and Black panther was one of the characters in the Avenger’s Civil War. According to Cinemablend, Marvel promises an entirely new adventure, set is another country and introducing fans to an entirely new culture. What we do know about the plot is that it will be political, focusing on T’Challa’s challenges as the king of Wakanda.  In “Black Panther,” T’Challa, the new ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must defend his land from being torn apart by enemies from outside and inside the country. Chadwick Boseman will be playing T’Challa / Black Panther.

According to the the IMDB page for “Black Panther,”  the movie stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Forest Whitaker and Lupita Nyong’o. Ryan Coogler (“Creed“) is set to direct with Joe Robert Cole and Coogler credited as writers. Fans of ‘Black Panther” still have a bit of a wait as the movie is set to hit theaters in early 2018.

Interested in getting cast in a small role in Marvel’s “Black Panther?”

Here are the details:

This is a very exciting project and the casting process is starting early due to costume building, etc…

If you submitted in the past 6 months, from the earlier post for this project, we still have your submission, however we encourage all to come the open call if possible (or you may update your submission). All submissions are accumulative, and we are gathering the best candidates for the director to choose from, over the course of the next few weeks especially, but over the next few months as well.

Please note that the casting call is not for minors at this time.
We will announce our needs for children at a later date.

There will be other types posted for at a later date as well. Please be patient.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Nov. 5th or 6th!

HELPFUL HINTS/reminders for the open call this weekend for  BLACK PANTHER:

How to dress: If you have African attire, Afropunk style or any Tribal style pieces, come in that, but please… do NOT go out and buy anything just for this. It’s also just as good to instead , come in just a neutral color, solid color tank top, with shorts, capris, leggings, etc.. just nothing too baggy.

2. Ladies: please come with very little make-up on. Simple daytime make-up is ok, but please keep it very basic. Also, if possible, it’s best to keep your hair a little more neutral . If you have longer hair, wear it so we can see the length, and bring a hair clip or band to pull it back off if needed.

3. Men: please come clean shaven, unless you have a grown beard, etc… Also, if you have longer hair, wear it so we can see the length, and bring hair tie to pull it back off if needed.

4. RESUMES: IF you have acting experience (film, theater, training)

please BRING your resume for us to keep. You do not NEED to have one and/or create one, if you don’t already have one, but if you have experience, there will be a few cases where we need experience for reactions, and for some of the more featured spots.

5. SIZES: At the casting call, you will be asked to list your sizes on a file card.

Please at least know your ACCURATE Height and Weight.
Then, if you can take note of what your sizes are from current clothes that you wear, that’s ideal…

Men : Jacket, collar, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe.
Women: Dress size, bust/bra, waist, and shoe